Episode 13: Risk Assessments and Food Safety
This week’s interview discusses risk assessments and food safety with John Costello, President of Cherry’s Industrial Equipment. John explains how their industry has changed in
Blog & Case Studies
Since March, this Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business, and in many ways, the landscape of our country has become unrecognizable. Five months later, and many people are still unemployed, while small companies continue to struggle. Fortunately, SpaceGuard Products has been blessed….
OVERVIEW One US automotive company learned the hard way a cheaper alternative to safety isn’t always the best solution. They thought by installing a mesh netting solution along the pallet rack uprights, they had made a safe decision for their employees and their products. Unfortunately,…
In this week’s episode, Zach Green, Founder and CEO of LumAware Inc., joined me to discuss safety solutions for warehouses utilizing photoluminescence technology. Zach begins by explaining his background as a volunteer firefighter and how LumAware came about. He describes how firefighters have benefited and…
This week’s guest on the Safety Task Force podcast was Jeff Smagacz, Ergonomics Practice Leader from Marsh. Jeff joined me to talk about the shift in the workplace we’ve all experienced over the last few months. He explains what employers and employees should be concerned…
OVERVIEW In 2015, SpaceGuard Products submitted a quote to a dealer for a locker project with the MN National Guard Armory. The project was for double tier 3x3x7 and 3x3x6 lockers with steel shelves, leveling legs, and tamper-resistant hardware. The specification also required hot-dipped galvanized…
OVERVIEW As a result of a New England woven wire company discontinuing its product line, dealers have experienced issues fulfilling open quotes and completing projects on time. Unfortunately, one such dealer found himself in this “pickle.” But, he was familiar with the SpaceGuard Products FordLogan…
You can find FordLogan Woven Wire just about anywhere—artwork storage systems, data centers, hazmat cages, and mezzanine guarding to name a few. We even protect valuable art. Check out some of these cool places FordLogan is used. Request a Quote Now!
…This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Doppler, President of Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC, out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Greg joined me to discuss flooring solutions for mezzanine surfaces and offered his advice for things to consider when choosing a flooring surface…
OVERVIEW Chicago may be best known as the “Windy City”, but unfortunately, it is also known for the swarm of pigeons that plague the city streets. Pigeon droppings coat sidewalks, porches, and patios, which prove to be a nasty nuisance. As for Derrick Wlodarz—a Chicago…
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Episode 12: Creating a Safer Work Environment
This week, Josh Smith, President at Wholesale Pallet Rack Products (WPRP), joins me to discuss how he has successfully created a safer work environment for
3 Reasons to Choose BeastWire Over Chicken Wire
OVERVIEW Why use chicken wire for tenant storage lockers when BeastWire Mesh Tenant Storage Lockers provides a more durable and secure option? BeastWire cages and
Episode 11: Ergonomics Best Practices
Jim Galante, Director of Business Development at Southworth Products Corp, joined us this week to discuss ergonomics best practices and what we’re not always considering.
Save Your Reputation with FordLogan Cages!
SCENARIO #1 It’s 1:30 am—you wake to a call that the alarm was triggered in your customs bonded warehouse. The police are on the way
A Simple Solution—FordLogan!
THE SITUATION A nationally recognized hospital in Chicago saved outdated patient information in their “storage area”—also referred to as their basement. With multiple doors leading
Woven Wire: A Flexible Advantage
THE CHALLENGE An International leader in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) needed a woven wire protective guarding technology for a large custom system. The
Need A Supply Cage For Masks and Hand Sanitizer?
OVERVIEW A local school in Seymour, IN, not too far from the SpaceGuard factory, needed help securing janitorial supplies. They wanted to keep everything in
Episode 10: Rack Safety Design Considerations
This week I was joined by Arlin Keck, Corporate R&D Engineer of Steel King Industries. Arlin has been around the material handling industry for over
Episode 9: Mezzanine Safety Solutions
This week Aaron Conway, of Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, joined me to discuss solutions for keeping employees safe while working on elevated platforms. We discuss how mezzanine