The Star Universal Lift Hook is a quick and compliant way of converting a forklift or telehandler into a mobile …(read more) “Don’t risk an OSHA citation: Use a Universal Fit Lift Hook”
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How to use a forklift jib boom safely and what to look for when buying or renting one
With an extendable reach of up to 12 feet, a forklift jib boom is a great way to lift and …(read more) “How to use a forklift jib boom safely and what to look for when buying or renting one”
Handle long lengths of material like beams and roofing sheets easily
Solution: The Star Spreader Bar is ANSI/OSHA compliant and a cost-effective way to support long loads during lifts with your …(read more) “Handle long lengths of material like beams and roofing sheets easily”
Extend the reach of your forklift with a Star Industries Forklift Jib Boom
The Star Industries Jib Boom is a telescopic, two-section tubular steel boom suitable for straight mast and extendable reach forklifts. …(read more) “Extend the reach of your forklift with a Star Industries Forklift Jib Boom”
Make clean-up on the job site simple, fast and safe with a Star Industries Trash Hopper
It’s all too common to see homemade forklift trash boxes on construction sites for the removal of rubbish and debris. …(read more) “Make clean-up on the job site simple, fast and safe with a Star Industries Trash Hopper”
Fall Protection: most cited violations and the right equipment for working at heights
OSHA’s most-cited standard violations of 2020 show a lot of the violations haven’t changed since 2019. But some have moved …(read more) “Fall Protection: most cited violations and the right equipment for working at heights”
This look familiar? Don’t Risk It. Here’s Why.
OSHA considers the use of improvised wooden trash boxes and other homemade attachments on construction sites as a SERIOUS and …(read more) “This look familiar? Don’t Risk It. Here’s Why.”
What else can you do with your telehandler?
Telescopic boom lifts are great, but they only serve one purpose: to lift people up and down on the job …(read more) “What else can you do with your telehandler?”
Common spreader bar mistakes and how to avoid them to make your workplace safer
Photo A below shows a typical scene acted out at thousands of job sites every day. To a casual observer …(read more) “Common spreader bar mistakes and how to avoid them to make your workplace safer”