Reel Innovation improves industrial safety and performance
Advances in hose, cord, and cable reel design make handling vital resources safer and more productive for operators
In industry, hoses, cords, and cables are used to direct vital fuel, fluid, air, water, and electric resources where needed. This occurs not only in manufacturing and maintenance facilities, but also in mobile field service applications. But while hoses, cables, and electric cords are a key part of operations and power tools, they can pose a considerable trip and fall hazard if not properly managed.
“Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents,” states OSHA’s website. “They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. An OSHA Pocket Guide safety checklist warns operators to keep “floors and aisles…clear of clutter, electrical cords, hoses, spills and other hazards that could cause employees to slip, trip or fall.”