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Head of OSHA to take part in next week’s National Forklift Safety Day

S+H Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:09:47 +0000

Washington — OSHA administrator David Keeling is set to provide insight during the 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for June 9. The free event, organized by the Industrial Truck Association, highlights the safe use of forklifts, the importance of operator training and the need for daily equipment inspections. It will take place at […]

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NSC report highlights the benefits of MSD prevention technology

S+H Staff — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:17 +0000

Washington — Use of technologies designed to prevent on-the-job musculoskeletal disorders also contribute to improved awareness, reduced mental stress and increased job satisfaction, the National Safety Council says in a new report. For Frontline Worker Perceptions of MSD Prevention Technology, researchers from NSC’s MSD Solutions Lab surveyed 405 nonmanagerial workers who have personal experience using […]

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Boom lift platform

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:12 +0000

The Rapid Replaceable Platform is now available on JLG boom lift models. This design enables damaged boom lift platforms to be removed and installed quicker than traditional methods. Features include a standard center storage tray and self-closing gates, a dual USB-A and USB-C charger, tool clip locations on both sides of the console box, and […]

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Regular ‘mind-body snack breaks’ can limit injury risk factors, researcher says

Kevin Druley — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:24:17 +0000

Cincinnati — Busy workdays can trigger mental overload, but employees may increase their focus – and prevent injuries – by “checking in” with themselves, a University of Cincinnati researcher suggests. Speaking during a recent webinar coordinated by the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of California, Berkeley, UC doctoral candidate M.K. Wintz […]

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Soft, air-powered exoskeleton may help reduce job-related muscle strain

S+H Staff — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:31:24 +0000

Arlington, TX — Engineers from the University of Texas at Arlington say they’ve developed a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that shows promise in helping workers reduce muscle strain. The Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton, or PASE, uses a “lightweight silicone ‘pneumatic actuator’ – a soft, air-filled mechanism that helps move the arm – to assist movement […]

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Lift it safely – no matter the size

S+H Staff — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Lifting and shelving items the safe way can help prevent work-related back pain.

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EV battery lift

S+H Staff — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This wheeled electric and pneumatic lift allows fleet maintenance shops, transit agencies and commercial vehicle service shops to safely remove and install heavy electric vehicle battery packs.

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Plan ahead for correct crane rigging

S+H Staff — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Will you be using a crane to move materials around a jobsite? Supervisors should conduct a lift-planning meeting with all involved workers before beginning.

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Boom lift

S+H Staff — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Boasting an unrestricted platform capacity of 550 pounds and a restricted capacity of 750 pounds, the EC600AJ articulating boom allows machine operators to navigate around complex architectural features and obstacles while maintaining precise positioning control.

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Wireless tether system

S+H Staff — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

The Integrated Tether System is an operator-assist tool that alerts operators and managers – and limits lift truck functionality – if an operator is not properly tethered.

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