When it comes to wire decking, many warehouse owners are at a loss over which type of decking to use for their shelving. In many cases, wood and wire are the only available options, which drives contention between which system is actually better. While both provide different benefits, it seems abundantly clear that the advantages of [...]

If you work in a warehouse, you probably understand the importance of a bottom line. The warehouse industry already has very small profit margins, making most warehouse managers hungry for any money-saving technique. They must incorporate these while still preserving the level of safety that their employees expect. One of the most surprising ways to [...]

No matter how you look at it, a warehouse can be a perilous place to work. Earthquakes, fires, and even strong wind can cause major problems with warehouse safety, not to mention the constant movement of vehicles unloading and loading heavy objects onto shelves. Even though the warehouse can easily become a dangerous place to [...]

While working in the warehouse, has it ever crossed your mind that those wire decks holding up your inventory on the shelf look awfully skimpy? Have you ever discovered that some of these wires were bent from a palette or a careless forklift? Many may not think about this often, but those wire decks are [...]

Workers should never go into a warehouse job underestimating the dangers to their well-being. Anyone working on the floor can suffer injuries from lack of proper lifting techniques, using filthy equipment, or not practicing adequate safety measures while storing inventory. Be aware of how to avoid injury in a warehouse and make sure you reach [...]

Warehouses face the threat of fire in several different ways, whether it’s due to flammable inventory, faulty electrical, or intentional arson. There are several methods to prevent fires, but there may come times when a fire will ignite regardless; that’s when you need to know how to stop the spread as quickly as possible. To [...]

If the flow of inventory coming in and going out faces interruption, your facility’s productivity will suffer as a result; one common cause for these potential disruptions is a lack of optimized space. Knowing the ways you can maximize your warehouse space will not only improve workers’ efficiency but can prevent unsafe situations and provide [...]

Workers can face many dangers in a warehouse, whether it be from fire, misuse of equipment, or hazardous inventory. But one of the most critical safety hazards comes from the racking systems that occupy the warehouse floor—each has the potential to cause serious injury to nearby workers. Your pallet rack systems can fail in any [...]

Fire can be one of the most significant dangers workers and managers face in a warehouse; with the potential of serious injury or death, facilities need to take steps to mitigate damage. One of the most critical methods to combat fires is to ensure that pallet racks have adequate flue space. These spaces give the [...]

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mitigating the threat and damage of fires in workplaces. Because of the dangers associated with warehouses, many facilities have adopted the standards and regulations outlined by the NFPA to ensure a safer environment for everyone working on a warehouse floor. Understanding pallet rack [...]