Posts by Apex Companies
Annual ANSI Inspections: The Foundation of Aerial Lift Safety
Why Annual ANSI Inspections—and a Strong Preventive Maintenance Plan—Are Essential for Aerial Lift Safety Annual ANSI inspections are more than just regulatory checkboxes—they’re crucial for aerial lift safety and operational reliability. These inspections verify that your MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) meet stringent safety standards and are operating at peak performance. At Apex, we help…
Read MoreOSHA’s New National Emphasis Program (NEP) focuses on Forklift Safety
What is OSHA’s NEP and How Does It Impact Your Forklift Safety Efforts? In July 2023, OSHA announced its National Emphasis Program (NEP), a new, nationwide initiative aimed at improving forklift safety within selected industries and in selected companies that have high rates of forklift accidents. The forklift directive is part of an industrywide initiative…
Read MoreHow To Safely Dispose of Lead-Acid and Lithium-Ion Forklift Batteries
A Step-by-Step Guide To Handling Your Depleted Forklift Battery No matter how carefully you’ve maintained and conditioned your forklift battery, it will eventually reach the end of its useful life. Lead-acid batteries can typically endure 1,500 charging cycles, meaning that they will last about 5 to 7 years if used daily. Lithium-ion batteries, on the…
Read MoreForklift Operator Comfort: A Worthwhile Investment
Forklift Operator Comfort Leads to Lower Turnover, Fewer Accidents Driving a forklift for a full eight-hour shift can be a grueling experience, especially when your forklift operators are asked to step up and meet productivity targets. Between the mental stress of meeting goals and maneuvering through obstacles, and the physical stress of coping with bumpy…
Read MorePower Walking: A Guide to Electric Pallet Jacks
Electric Power Jacks Take the Strain Out of Moving Heavier Loads Manual pallet jacks are versatile, user-friendly, and inexpensive material handling tools that have a wide variety of applications. But sometimes, you need something with a bit more oomph! And that something is an electric pallet jack. When the load is particularly heavy or the…
Read MoreKeepin’ It Simple. A Guide to Manual Pallet Jacks
Manual Pallet Jacks Fill a Broad Range of Less-Than-Forklift Applications Manual pallet jacks are versatile, user-friendly tools ideal for a variety of low-level, light-duty tasks. You will often see these handy material handling tools in manufacturing, warehousing, and service facilities—pretty much any organization needing a simple solution for moving palletized materials short distances. Choosing the…
Read MoreMaximizing Maneuverability: Forklift Turning Radius Essentials
A Guide to Forklift Turning Radius and Its Impact on Warehouse Design & Safety While a warehouse might not be a slalom ski course, today’s tightly packed warehouses demand forklifts that can navigate with precision. When selecting a new forklift, understanding its turning radius and right-angle stack capability is essential. The forklift turning radius dictates…
Read MoreForklift Lease vs. Forklift Rental: Choosing the Best Option for Your Operation
Balancing Budget, Flexibility, and Efficiency with Forklift Lease & Rental Options If you need to outfit your operation with the right forklift but want to avoid the hefty upfront purchase, two popular options stand out: a forklift lease and a forklift rental. While both choices get you access to the equipment at a lower initial…
Read MoreUnderstanding Deep Reach Forklift Outrigger Positioning for Double Deep Pallet Rack
Optimizing Forklift Outrigger Positioning: Narrow vs. Wide Configurations Many warehouses turn to high-density storage systems to optimize their storage capacity without expensive facility expansion. Double-deep pallet rack is a great option for potentially doubling your pallet storage (vs. a standard selective rack system) without complex redesign and installation. Not only do they boost pallet density,…
Read MoreNo Pallet? No Problem. Use Slip Sheets With a Forklift Push-Pull Attachment!
Using Slip Sheets Can Save Money –But Only with the Right Forklift Attachment Pallets have long been essential for storing and transporting various products, including beverages, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and appliances. However, exploring alternatives like slip sheets can offer cost savings and enhanced efficiency. A slip sheet is a thin, pallet-sized sheet made from laminated…
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