We’re down to the wire here. Black Friday is less than 48 hours away. While it may be too late to purchase equipment, there’s plenty you can do to be sure your store is ready. In an effort to stress the importance of safety on Black Friday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has… Read More
During a Black Friday promotion at Walmart four years ago, a massive group of people anxious to seize the one-day deals, turned this aptly-named day truly dark for one 34-year-old seasonal worker. The man was one of few employees pushing back against hundreds outside. As the crowd shattered the glass doors and ran for their… Read More
More than 145,000 people work in over 7,000 warehouses across the US. According to the OSHA Worker Safety Series, the fatal injury rate for the warehousing industry is higher than the national average for all other industries. The Safety Series lists the 10 OSHA standards most frequently included in violation citations as: 1. Forklifts 2…. Read More
It’s the day before Thanksgiving. Two days to go until Black Friday. While many of us will hit the bars tonight, many others will hit their beds, seeking one last night of solid rest before they tackle the stores late Thursday night and early Friday morning. Some have actually begun staking their posts already. Things… Read More
It may seem early for a post on Black Friday, but you can’t be too prepared, and you can’t start too soon. Finishing your prep early is far better than finding yourself unprepared when the day comes. During a Black Friday promotion at Wal-Mart four years ago, a massive group of people anxious to seize… Read More
According to OSHA’s Worker Safety Series, the fatal injury rate for the warehousing industry is higher than the national average for all other industries. To ensure your business isn’t contributing to such alarming statistics, be proactive about keeping your workplace safe, while building and preserving your record of security. The most frequent deaths and injuries… Read More