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by James Averitt, on Aug 28, 2026, 9:20:41 AM

Heat-related emergency department visits in the southern states are consistently among the highest in the nation, according to the CDC. Extreme heat contributes to thousands of emergency room visits each …

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Topics:SafetyTraining

by James Averitt, on Aug 21, 2026, 9:29:04 AM

How often do you worry about being struck by lightning? The U.S. experiences around 37 million lightning strikes every year. Very few of those injure people. Even in Florida, the …

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Topics:Safety

by Moody Simmons, on Jul 17, 2026, 10:52:50 AM

Germany’s 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union is one of the greatest planning blunders of all time. The Germans underestimated the operational hours needed to cross Russia, ignored inadequate infrastructure, …

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Topics:Forklift Maintenance

by James Averitt, on Jul 10, 2026, 9:14:12 AM

Forklifts caused nearly 60 avoidable deaths between 2024 and 2025 The National Safety Council reports that 84 people died as a result of forklift accidents in the U.S. during that …

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Topics:SafetyTrainingWarehouse Solutions

by Theodore Taylor, on Jun 19, 2026, 9:36:00 AM

Your habits determine your destiny. Take fitness, for example. Consistent, daily walks are better for your long-term health than running a marathon once a year. The marathon might feel more …

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Topics:Forklift Batteries

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