Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Material Handling Solutions Past and Present

Material handling applications often require operators to move objects weighing thousands of pounds, which can result serious safety and health consequences. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010, an estimated 3.1 million workers in the United States suffered nonfatal work-related injuries, which not only affects productivity, but also directly impacts a company’s bottom line. Each injury results in workers’ compensation, insurance increases, lost productivity and diverse indirect costs, which amount to billions of dollars each year nationwide.

Traditionally, industries have been utilizing manpower, forklift trucks and pallet jacks to transport goods throughout a facility. While effective solutions for moving goods, these devices create worker vulnerability by exposing them to potential injury, such as muscle strains, nerve damage or in some cases, even death. Lacking stability and control, forklifts and pallet jacks increase the likelihood of incidental contact with personnel and equipment, while manpower can lead to injuries resulting from overexertion.

With today’s industries moving faster than ever, implementing solutions that adhere to strict safety regulations without impacting productivity is crucial to meeting growing customer demands. The development of battery-operated tug units, which are capable of effortlessly moving thousands of pounds, eliminates excess strain or exertion to personnel for increased material handling safety. With their inherent stability, tugs accommodate uneven surfaces without tipping, and are engineered to simplifying material mobility. This allows facility managers to not only minimize risk of injury, but also improve efficiency, productivity and profitability.


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A Proactive Approach to Plant Safety

In recent years, improving worker safety has become an important focus in most industries, as job-related injuries can result in employee absenteeism, reduced productivity and increased costs. Many material handling applications pose serious health and safety risks, requiring workers to move heavy loads either through sheer manpower or by using equipment that is unstable, difficult to control or ergonomically deficient.

To overcome these safety challenges, the development of battery-operated tug devices allows employees to single-handedly move materials weighing thousands of pounds without exposing them to unnecessary risk of injury. Battery-operated tugs enhance safety by preventing operator strain and reducing potential collisions on busy plant floors, resulting in improved productivity and efficiency—ultimately impacting a company’s overall profitability.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Introducing the Power Pusher Safely Moving Forward Blog

Welcome to the new Power Pusher Safely Moving Forward Blog, designed to bring you the latest technology, trends and tips on material handling solutions. The blog will include information, strategies and equipment we can offer to enhance your productivity while delivering safety benefits in a wide variety of material handling applications. In addition to providing our own expertise, the blog will also focus on relevant industry news and issues.

With participation from a variety of Power Pusher representatives, from product development and technology, marketing and sales, we ensure detailed technical information and knowledgeable opinions on a variety of material handling topics, from productivity and safety to quality equipment solutions.

Power Pusher, a division of Nu-Star Inc., is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of material handling solutions. With over 40 years of experience as a mover, shaker and innovator in the industry, we have a competitive edge in providing reliable and cost-effective load-moving solutions that deliver tangible productivity and safety benefits in a wide variety of applications.

For the latest information on material handling solutions, bookmark this page or add our RSS feed. We welcome your feedback on future posts, as well as suggestions for topics that you’d like to see covered in the future. Stay tuned!