Southern State Enterprises Blog

February 21, 2019

How to Meet OSHA Regulations for Improved Pallet Rack Safety

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the fatal injury rate for the warehousing industry is higher than the national average of all other ...

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February 13, 2019

Which Dock Leveler is Right for Your Loading Dock

In simple terms, a dock leveler is a piece of steel creating a bridge between a warehouse building and the bed of a truck. Dock levelers are important because your loading dock ...

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February 06, 2019

Storage and Handling Solutions for Beverage Warehouses

The beverage industry has changed significantly over the years. Today’s beverage distributors face challenges in keeping up with brand growth due to consumer demand for speciality ...

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January 30, 2019

Storage & Handling - January Project Of The Month

There is a very small fraction of warehouses and distribution centers that can admit to never needing professional maintenance repair services. Damage to warehouse assets and ...

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January 30, 2019

What to Do When Your Loading Dock Door Gets Stuck

A loading dock door that won’t operate correctly affects the security and functionality of warehouse operations. It compromises loading dock safety and leaves warehouse assets at ...

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January 23, 2019

The Dangers of Poor Pallet Rack Installation

Pallet racks are a great storage system solution for warehouses, but when the industrial rack installation is done improperly, it can be a dangerous situation for a warehouse. ...

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January 16, 2019

Electric Vs Gas-Fueled Forklifts: Which Saves You the Most Money?

There are two main power sources for forklift motive power equipment: electric and gas. Electric forklifts are powered by an industrial battery, whereas gas-fueled forklifts run ...

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January 09, 2019

Why Your Warehouse Needs Ongoing Service to Increase Efficiency

Performing ongoing warehouse maintenance is important to ensure your daily warehouse operations run as smoothly as possible. An unsafe work environment can reap disastrous results ...

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January 02, 2019

4 Things Every Warehouse Maintenance Manager Should Avoid

Warehouse maintenance managers have an important role in protecting the safety of their warehouse’s employees and motive power equipment. A serious incident could lead to injury ...

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