James Averitt

Recent Posts by James Averitt:

by James Averitt, on Feb 7, 2025 8:26:36 AM

Forklifts pose a significant hazard to pedestrians. Accidents result in 34,900 serious injuries and 85 fatalities annually. Of these, approximately 20% of serious injuries and 36% of fatalities involve a …

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Topics:SafetyTraining

by James Averitt, on Jun 10, 2024 9:00:00 AM

In a warehouse, distances matter more than knowing what fits where. They are also crucial to keeping your facility safe. So whether you’re looking for your monthly safety topic or …

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Topics:SafetyTrainingWarehouse Solutions

by James Averitt, on Nov 6, 2023 12:20:50 PM

253,100 injuries and illnesses were reported in the transportation and warehousing sector by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics in 2021. That marked a 22% increase from the previous …

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Topics:Warehouse SolutionsPallet Rack

by James Averitt, on Oct 3, 2023 3:38:00 PM

Want to hear something scary? One out of every 10 forklifts is involved in an accident each year. That means you are 6 times more likely to be injured by …

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Topics:Safety

by James Averitt, on Sep 5, 2023 3:01:24 PM

Storm season can be a devastating time of year for the unprepared. FEMA data indicates 40% of small businesses never reopen after a natural disaster. Of those that do, 25% …

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Topics:SafetyTraining

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