There are seven different Classes of powered industrial trucks or forklifts. Today more than ever companies have a wide range of choices when it comes to ordering a forklift. The choice between electric and internal combustion (which includes diesel, L/P, […]
Category: Helpful Information, Safety & Tips
Winter Weather On the Way: Get Your Outdoor Material Handling Equipment Winter Ready
Lets face it, New England has some rough winters, they can be hard on your personal vehicles, but also your outdoor material handling equipment. When preparing your equipment for winter you want to keep in mind heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, […]
When to Replace an Industrial Pneumatic Tire
Use a Tread Depth Gauge Measure the Tread Depth in the Middle of the tread When that gets close to 0mm, Replace If you see cords or plies remove tires from service Check the pressure on a regular basis and […]
PVC vs Plexiglass what makes the best Sneeze Guard?
PVC vs Plexiglass Sneeze Guard […]
Forklift Safety Month Doesn’t End in June
Forklift Safety Month Doesn’t End in June!
Forklift Safety Must Be Practiced Year Round! […]
National Forklift Safety Day June 9th, 2020
Did you forget about National Forklift Safety Day on June 9th, 2020? Of course, you did! […]
Forklift Inspections and Pre-Operation Checklists
Forklifts are a common sight in many industries. Whether used in warehouses, manufacturing plants, retail applications or elsewhere, forklifts are crucial tools in the daily operations and supply chains of most businesses. Because of this frequent level of use, many […]
Operator Fatigue and COVID-19
Feeling a little stressed? All essential employees are feeling pressures that they didn’t feel a couple of months ago. Your employees are out there every day working hard to keep things moving. Now they must worry about childcare, laid off […]
Disinfecting Warehouse Areas
There is nothing routine about going to work in spring 2020. W.D. Matthews Machinery Company has been solving warehousing problems for customers for 80 years. Suddenly we are thrust into R&D mode and can’t simply rely on decades of experience […]
Forklift Best Practices Video
Forklift Best Practices Video Take a look at this great video on forklift best practices and safety J.J. Keller is the original copyright holder to the video […]
***Heat Related Stress*** “Not Just for Equipment”
Whether you’re in the Northeast, Northwest, or in the Southern states, heat related stress for employees can be a serious issue. Not having the proper fluid intake, taking the proper precautions, and looking out for warning signs can […]
Forklift Tip Over Safety Tips
Forklifts are a great piece of equipment to have in nearly any business. With numerous attachments and capacities the possibilities are endless. Unfortunately, accidents do occur and knowing what to do can and does save lives every year. The number […]