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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

by Theodore Taylor, on Jun 9, 2026 6:03:08 AM

Forklift accidents fell by 70% since the introduction of forklift certification. Before May 29, 1971, OSHA did not have a standard for forklift certification. To better protect their staff, warehouse …

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Topics:Forklift Batteries

by David Tullis, on May 15, 2026 7:30:00 AM

Every year, OSHA shares its top ten most-cited violations. The most common violations rarely change, but they do change position. For example, forklift safety violations dropped to ninth place in …

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Topics:Safety

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