Fall Protection & Aerial Lift Safety: What Your Team Needs to Know
According to the national Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 887 workers died from falls in 2017 – the highest number of deaths since they started tracking in 1992. In 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set forth new fall protection standards in an attempt to combat the rising trend of workplace deaths from falls. If you’re like a lot of businesses, you may still be working toward full compliance with these new rules, but it is crucial that you do for the safety of your workers. And it’s especially true if your employees need to reach high places with aerial equipment from Barclay Brand Ferdon, such as an order or stock picker, man up turret truck, scissor lift, boom lift, or aerial work platform because they’re at much greater risk of death from a fall. Here’s a guide to the safety standards you should have in place for workers using aerial equipment.
Championing Safety in Material Handling: National Forklift Safety Day
Forklifts are the backbone of material handling, enabling efficient movement of goods in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. However, with their utility comes a critical responsibility-ensuring safe operation. National Forklift Safety Day serves as an annual reminder of the importance of forklift safety in workplaces across the nation. Checkout Our Training Programs A Commitment…
What You Need to Know About Technologies Enhancing Forklift and Warehouse Efficiency
Are you looking to supercharge your warehouse operations? The latest forklift technologies are changing the game, making it easier than ever to boost productivity, enhance safety, and lower operational costs. At Barclay, we’re excited about the innovations that are transforming the material handling industry and are here to help you stay ahead of the curve. Today’s…
Reducing Forklift Downtime
Every minute your forklift sits idle, your operation loses money. Unplanned downtime leads to massive financial losses each year. Reactive maintenance, by its nature, consistently proves far more expensive than proactive, planned maintenance. When critical equipment fails unexpectedly, its impact extends beyond repair expenses to lost productivity and missed deadlines. Most downtime is preventable by…
How Does Renting Warehouse Equipment Compare to Buying?
How Does Renting Warehouse Equipment Compare to Buying? Your warehouse depends on reliable material handling equipment – but should you rent or buy? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. It hinges on your operation’s financial priorities, growth trajectory and day-to-day demands. Do you need the flexibility to scale up during peak seasons, or do you have predictable,…
Lithium-Ion Forklift Battery Safety
As more companies transition to lithium-ion batteries for forklifts and warehouse equipment, understanding proper safety procedures is more important than ever. Lithium-ion technology offers significant advantages over traditional lead-acid batteries, but like any power source, it must be used correctly to ensure safe and reliable operation. At Barclay, we work with customers every day who…
What Is the Difference Between Forklifts and Reach Trucks?
No warehouse operation is complete without a forklift, but there are many options to choose from. The terminology can get confusing at times, leaving some professionals asking what the difference is between forklifts and reach trucks and when to use each type. At Barclay, we understand how crucial it is to make an informed choice, so we’ve…
When Should You Use a Scissor Lift vs. a Boom Lift?
Using the right equipment makes all the difference in any warehouse operation. If you need to work at heights, aerial lifts are an excellent choice, but these come in a few forms, so it’s important to understand the pros and cons of each. With that in mind, here’s a closer look at when you should use…
Enhancing Warehouse Safety with Pedestrian Awareness Camera Technology
In busy warehouse and distribution environments, forklift-pedestrian interactions remain one of the most persistent safety challenges. Even well-trained operators can experience reduced situational awareness in high-traffic areas, tight aisles, or fast-paced operations. That’s why innovations like the Yale® Pedestrian Awareness Camera matter. They help supplement human vigilance with smart, real-time alerts that support safer decision-making…
Explosion-Proof (EX) Equipment: Safety You Can Count On
At Barclay, safety is always our top priority-especially in environments where flammable gases, dust, or vapors are present. That’s why we offer Explosion-Proof (EX) equipment, designed to operate safely in hazardous areas while protecting your team, facility, and operations. What Does “Explosion-Proof” Mean? Contrary to the name, “explosion-proof” doesn’t mean the equipment can survive an…
Rev Up Your Forklift Fleet for Peak Season!
When peak season hits — your forklifts are pushed to their limits. With inventory replenishment, order picking, slotting, shipping and receiving operations at full capacity, it is a race against time to meet demands. Especially if your materials handling fleet is performing poorly or too small for the task at hand. Barclay has your back…
Flexible Rental Solutions From Barclay
Yale Rental Equipment: Flexible Solutions from Barclay In today’s fast-moving warehouse and industrial operations, having the right material-handling equipment at the right time is critical. But purchasing every forklift or lift truck your operation might need, especially for seasonal peaks or short-term projects, can be expensive and inefficient. That’s where Yale rental equipment from…
