A new report from Reveal looked at safety issues in Tesla’s electric car factory in Fremont. It accused the company of under-reporting workplace injuries, under-training employees on workplace safety and removing safety signs. The report also claimed that warnings from workers about safety issues were frequently ignored by management.
The bizarre reason that the report cites for the removal of safety signs and markings is because many of them were yellow, and Tesla owner Elon Musk does not l...
All businesses need to comply with fire safety regulations. To do so, they install fire alarms, safety signs and clearly marked fire exit routes to ensure the quick evacuation of the building. Since the passing of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) of 2004, fire safety measures must also include accommodating people with disabilities.
Employees need to be trained in assisting disabled people to evacuate the building. Sufficient numbers need to be trained so that there is at least one pe...
Businesses that receive online orders are finding that customers are demanding quicker delivery times.
A recent survey found that 59% of retailers said that meeting customer delivery expectations was their biggest challenge. Customers want next day and tracked deliveries. Furthermore, nearly half of online retailers say that increased automation is the solution to increase the speed at which goods can be picked and dispatched.
Well organised warehouse shelving and material handling equip...
A mezzanine floor is a good solution to creating extra space in work premises. When designing a mezzanine floor or working with a mezzanine floor installer there are several design decisions that are needed.
First, you need to review what the load on the floor will be. A mezzanine floor for storing heavy equipment will need to carry heavier loads than one used for extra office space. A structural engineer will calculate how much load your floor needs to carry and whether your existing buildi...
