Southern States Blog / Safety (7)

One of the biggest challenges in material handling operations is the continual pursuit of improving efficiencies. Selecting the right equipment, giving operators safety training, and properly maintaining equipment are all …

Forklift operators in any workplace are required by OSHA to be certified before operating equipment. It is ultimately the responsibility of the employer to provide training programs, but additional training …

Forks and chains lift thousands of pounds every day, and unchecked wear can lead to dropped loads - resulting in severe damage to property, or even the death of an …

Avoiding OSHA fines not only helps the bottom line, it also increases safety. Nobody wants costly fines and hurt employees. We encourage you to keep reading to learn 3 ways …

Many business owners assume rising workers compensation costs are inevitable - but that’s untrue. Improved hiring practices and proactive safety programs are just a few ways to lower premiums and …