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A winter slip and fall isn’t just liability and an incident report; it’s a person.

Signs reinforce safety messages, remind them of the safer way to go, and reflect your safety culture.

Every year, combustible dust fires and explosions continue to claim lives, injure workers and cause extensive property damage.

How can automation-focused manufacturers redesign their operations to optimize robotic efficiency while prioritizing safety? 

Paper gaylords are often considered unsafe for reuse due to their limited structural integrity, which can lead to collapsing or tipping hazards during handling and storage.  

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it is deploying a team to investigate the fatal explosion that occurred on October 10, 2025, at the Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC (AES) facility in Humphreys County, Tennessee.

DuPont announced that its Nomex® production facility at the Asturias manufacturing plant in Tamón received certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).

A practical approach to working with chemicals safely requires understanding the biggest risk factors and planning accordingly.

This shift in design philosophy carries direct implications for workplace safety, maintenance practices, and compliance.

Here are five common warehouse hazards to watch for, along with best practices on how to prevent them.