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Practical Tips for Training Inexperienced Crane & Hoist Operators

Training inexperienced crane and hoist operators can be challenging. These heavy machinery require precise skills and a deep understanding of safety protocols. However, operators can become...
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Topics: equipment maintenance, asset management

Winter is Here: How Cold and Snow Impact Batteries

As much of the country has been hit with record-cold temperatures and snowfall, many businesses have learned the hard way about the challenges posed by cold temperatures and snow in the performance...
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Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance, batteries

INSPECTIONS CAN REDUCE MANUFACTURER DOWNTIME

Inspection software like The Checker is perfect for reducing the risk of manufacturing downtime. Mechanical components in manufacturing have a high propensity to fail, there are many different...
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Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance, asset management

The 5 Most Common Causes of Production Downtime

Downtime is the duration of time during which equipment or machinery is inoperable or not in use. There are numerous causes for downtime, including equipment failures or breakdowns, maintenance or...
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Topics: equipment maintenance, equipment safety

5 Types of Maintenance Inspections (and How They Save You Money

A maintenance inspection is the evaluation of the condition of machinery or equipment. The goal of a maintenance inspection is to establish what resources are required to ensure the equipment is in...
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Topics: inspection checklists, equipment maintenance

How Waste Management Providers Can Save Money Through Inspections

For the waste management sector, one of the biggest challenges is the cost control and the regulation. Transporting, collecting, and processing waste is expensive. When you add in the potential for...
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Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance, facility audits

Do regular inspections lower maintenance costs?

Inspections and maintenance go hand-in-hand. When maintenance inspections are conducted properly, you gain an insightful evaluation of the condition of the equipment, allowing you to determine what...
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Topics: inspection management, equipment maintenance

Inspecting Propane Forklifts

Over 80% of America’s warehouses trust propane to power their forklifts. Propane forklifts are quiet, dependable, and versatile. They maintain consistent, 100% power throughout operation, providing...
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Topics: equipment maintenance, forklift safety

Best Practices for Inspecting Hand Wash Stations

We unconsciously touch our face with our hands multiple times a day, not realizing we could potentially introduce germs into our eyes and mouth. And with this happens, the germs could make us sick....
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Topics: workplace safety, equipment maintenance

Inspecting Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Firefighters always have to be ready to respond to an emergency and this means that their gear must always be in good working condition and ready for use. For equipment like Self Contained Breathing...
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Topics: inspection best practices, equipment maintenance

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