Safety and Ergonomics
MAKE ZERO INCIDENTS YOUR GOAL
In today’s work environment, employee and equipment safety is a key priority. An unsafe or non-ergonomic environment can easily lead to injuries, unnecessary workman’s comp claims, lost productivity and even lawsuits.
In addition, damaged and unprotected equipment can cause costly downtime. Our professionals have the knowledge and expertise to perform a detailed safety audit and risk assessment of your facility. We will identify opportunities to improve the overall safety of both your equipment and your workforce.
More than 35,000 serious injuries every year due to the misuse of forklifts.
Don't leave the safety of your team to chance when inexpensive safety equipment and collision indicators and blue light can prevent accidents.
Warehouse and manufacturing facilities can be dangerous environments. With an average of 15 worker deaths every day, safety need to be an integral part of your operations. Let us help keep your products, equipment, and most importantly, your people safe.
Download your FREE forklift safety posters below.
THE BEST PROTECTION IS PREVENTION
Warehouse safety remains the industry's top priority. Yet, warehouse workers have suffered injuries requiring days off work at more than twice the rate of the national average. Clearly, there is still work to do for safer workplaces for everyone.
We know it's tricky to balance safety with production. But we can help you find the innovative solutions that work with - not against - your processes and keep your people and products safe.
- Horns & Seatbelts
- Back-Up Alarms
- Blue & Red Lights
- Rack & Product Protectors
- Direction Indicators
- Dock Gates & Barricades
- ... and much more!
OSHA fines can cost a company up to $7,000 for "minor" infractions, and up to $70,000 for repeat offenders.
FALL PROTECTION
Every day, an average of two workers fall to their deaths at work, resulting in $170 Billion in medical costs, lost wages and productivity each year.
SYSTEMS & STRUCTURES
- Monorail & Bridge Systems
- Fold-Away or Swing Arm
- Ceiling-Mounted or Free-Standing
- Walkways / Stairs / Draw Bridges
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Safety Harnesses & Lanyards
- Self-Retracting Life Lines
- Anti-Collision Devices
- Load/Travel Limit Switches
SAFETY SERVICES
- ANSI/OSHA Inspections
- Equipment Maintenance Programs
- Fall Protection Safety Survey
- Operator & Safety Training
News & Announcements
Riekes Equipment, a recognized leader in the material handling industry, has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2023 by their industry trade association, The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the 14th consecutive year that Riekes has achieved the Award. The MVP Award is…
Read MoreHyster has unveiled two new lithium-ion battery-powered forklifts, the three-wheel J32-40UTTL and four-wheel J30-70UTL. The UTTL is available in capacity ranges of 3,200 lb. (1.5 T) to 4,000 lb (1.8 T), while the UTL is available from 3,000 lb. (1.4 T) to 7,000 lb. (3.2 T). Hyster says the two new models provide a new…
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