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Material handling SAFETY Costly backaches Save some green. Figure 4. Back injuries, such as those suffered by lift truck drivers crossing between docks and trailers hundreds of times per day, are the most costly medical condition in the country, according to the American Society of Orthopedic Surgeons. reduced stress on lift truck drivers and lower risk of back and neck injuries. And a stable trailer reduces product and equipment damage resulting from trailer drop. Since its introduction, these advanced restraints have found acceptance in a range of industries because of its ability to provide a smooth transition between the dock floor and trailer. LubeSite spring-powered greasers are reﬁllable and reusable. Which is great for our environment. But what’s also great is that it will only cost you 20¢ of grease every three months to keep the reservoir full. Which is great for your bottom line. So anyway you spin it, switching to LubeSite will leave you seeing green. www.lubesite.com Exceeding expectations Vehicle restraints have made major contributions to material handling safety. Their versatility and benefits have gone far beyond what the inventors envisioned nearly three decades ago. In preventing serious workplace accidents, in adapting to sweeping changes in the loading dock environment, and in reducing occupational injuries and disabilities with their attendant costs, vehicle restraints have become more essential than ever for companies seeking a safe route to strong business performance. Joe Manone is vice president of Rite-Hite Corp., Milwaukee. Contact him at (800) 456-0600. Shepard Niles has always built the toughest hoists in the industry – workhorse products that last practically forever. Now, in response to customer demand, we’re building the original line of Shepard Niles hoists once again. These include hoists for special environments – hot, dirty and explosive. Hot metal carriers up to 10 tons, and heavy-duty class H3 and H4 hoists up to 40 tons. We offer both standard and close headroom models with a full range of installation options – lug, base, wall or ceiling-mounted. The classic hoist line has a wide variety of modern control options, rapid-response OEM parts support and the best warranty in the business. At Shepard Niles, we don’t mess with success. Call us today for a quote. A service of Konecranes, Inc. 220 N. Genesee Street Montour Falls, NY 14865 Toll Free: (800) 481-2260 You Asked For It. Shepard Niles. Building the hoists you need to get the job done. 7 ton hot metal carrier 2 ton hot metal carrier More resources at www.PlantServices.com/thismonth Integrated material handling - “Conserve by reducing complexity” Forklift training - “OSHA's new training rule targets forklift operators” Lift truck fuel cells - “Power for the new millennium” Exhaust systems - “Forklift exhaust emissions” Lift truck safety - “Steering clear” Lift truck safety - “Handle with care” For more, search www.PlantServices.com using the keywords dock, OSHA and trailer. 20 ton top running crane trolley 5 ton close headroom hoist www.shepard-niles.com November 2007 www.PLANTSERVICES.com 53 http://www.lubesite.com http://www.lubesite.com http://www.PlantServices.com/thismonth http://www.shepard-niles.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com

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Plant Services - November 2007 Contents New Tools Letters Let Us Know Where to Put the Gas Up and Running How are you Fighting Crisis? What Works Why is the Best Practice Transfer so Hard? Who are you Going to Call? Chained to Power Mobile Mindset Making Money in the Lube Lab Grabbing a Moving Target Bagging the BTUs Keeping Mellow Preserving Health and Safety The Power of Reliability Excellence

Plant Services - November 2007

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