In a recent accident investigation I was involved in, a man was riding unrestrained on the forks of a forklift. While at height, the forks dropped several inches without warning, causing the man standing on the forks to lose his footing and fall to floor. He was seriously injured. The operator was not operating any controls when the forks lost … Read more
This, An Award-Winning Blog?
Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine recently polled their readership about what they view as the best fluid power website, blog, videos and other forms of media. And guess what? HydraulicSupermarket.com made the shortlist.
The results of this popular vote will determine the “Best of Industry” awards, the winners of which will be announced at an event being held at H&P’s booth … Read more
From the Guy-To-Guy’s Creed: You Can’t Break What’s Already Broken!
John Spathonis is an engineering manager with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland, Australia. He sent me this story about a Go-To-Guy, who influenced his career when he was a still wet-behind-the-ears apprentice:
“George was a diesel fitter and a very smart man. It was a shame but George was also deeply troubled as a result of the … Read more