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Articles by Evelyn Long

Automated loading dock equipment

Safety tips for overhead doors in loading zones

Evelyn Long
June 16, 2022

Loading zones are high-traffic work areas with many safety hazards. Even for fully-trained employees, bad habits and lapses in best safety practices can be fostered over time — such as using overhead doors without proper caution. 


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The safety risks of high winds on industrial sites

Evelyn Long
April 25, 2022

Ensuring safety on an industrial site is critical, whether it’s a warehouse, construction site or loading dock. Many factors play a role in guaranteeing safety, making it challenging for facilities to keep workers out of harm’s way. 


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The danger of worker fatigue

Combat workplace fatigue with technology and management skills

Evelyn Long
March 21, 2022

No matter what hustle culture might try to teach us, people are not machines. They get tired when overworked, and fatigue can create a safety hazard. This is especially true in industrial settings, where the presence of heavy machinery and other potential workplace hazards make alertness more critical for employees.


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Heavy equipment operator

Heavy equipment operations require proper training and safety applications

Evelyn Long
December 15, 2021

Operating heavy equipment increases a worker’s risk of injury. However, this risk can be greatly mitigated with strong safety training and commitment to technology like equipment operator monitoring.


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Paint fumes

Understanding the health risks of paint fumes in manufacturing

Evelyn Long
October 28, 2021

Painting is common across many manufacturing facilities and doesn’t appear to be particularly dangerous on the surface. Despite all appearances, workers in these areas may encounter more health hazards than they realize.


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Warehouse safety

How to maintain a warehouse traffic management plan

Evelyn Long
October 14, 2021

An efficient and functioning warehouse should run like a well-oiled machine. Everything should be in its place, and everyone should know where to go at all times. Of course, that only works on paper. Once we introduce humans and the problem of human error into the equation, things start to go awry.


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Mental health training can benefit construction workers

Evelyn Long
July 1, 2021

On the average construction site, safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Rules, OSHA regulations, and standard operating procedures control how crews go about their days. While physical safety is essential, what is often overlooked in heavy industries is the weight of mental health challenges.


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utility industry

How to improve construction efficiency with temporary power sources

Evelyn Long
May 27, 2021

Maintaining a high level of construction efficiency makes it easier for contractors to stay on schedule and under budget. It’s simple to envision how a power outage could halt work and cause other complications, such as increasing workers’ risk of injury.


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