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Hard to Close Shipping Container Doors? Here’s Why You Need the OPNBar – Made in USA If you’ve ever wrestled with a hard-to-close shipping container door, you know the frustration, and sometimes danger, of the task. Whether you’re working at a port, rail yard, warehouse, or construction site, stubborn container doors are [...]
Truck Accident Injuries Did you know that trucking industry has some of the highest workers’ compensation claim rates? For example, in Washington State claims are so high that they have an initiative for preventing on the job injury and promoting safety, called the TIRES Initiative. According to Knestaut, A. Compensation and Working Conditions, (1997, [...]
Safety Tips for Opening and Closing Shipping Container Doors Shipping containers play a pivotal role in the global transportation of goods. They are the backbone of international trade, facilitating the movement of products across continents. However, handling these containers, particularly when opening and closing their doors, requires careful attention to safety. Accidents [...]
Trucking Industry has Highest Workers' Compensation Claim Rates in Washington State The trucking industry has some of the highest workers’ compensation claim rates and costs in Washington State. Claims are so high that they have an initiative for preventing on the job injury and promoting safety, called the TIRES Initiative. Th e TIRES research [...]
Why Every Logistics, Trucking, and Warehouse Operation Should Own an OPNBar In logistics, the smallest problems often create the biggest delays. One of the most common, and most underestimated, problems in the industry is opening shipping containers and heavy equipment safely and efficiently. Every day across ports, distribution centers, rail yards, and trucking [...]
Trucking & Warehouse Workman's Comp Insurance - Minimize Claims How SCS International | OPNBar works with Insurance Brokers and Carriers In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, the surge in shipping activity post-COVID-19 has led to a notable increase in Workmen’s Compensation claims, particularly related to the manual handling of shipping container doors. With higher [...]
Truck Driving Ergonomics 101 Truck driving is a demanding profession that requires long hours on the road, often in less than ideal conditions. The comfort and safety of truck drivers are paramount, not only for their well-being but also for the efficient operation of the transportation industry. Truck driving ergonomics plays a crucial [...]
Hard to Close Shipping Container Door; The Real Cause and a Proven Fix That Works If you’re dealing with a hard to close shipping container door, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common issues in ports, rail yards, warehouses, and trucking operations. Crews lose time fighting stubborn doors, injuries increase [...]
Why Cutting Safety Costs is a Risk You Can’t Afford - And How OPNBar Saves Time, Money, and Injuries When businesses face budget cuts, safety is often one of the first areas to be deprioritized. But what if cutting safety measures actually costs more in the long run? Workplace injuries, lost productivity, and [...]
Is Your Shipping Container Door Difficult to Close? Tips to Resolve the Issue Shipping containers often take a beating, traveling around the world, being exposed to freezing conditions, and rust due to seawater or when the frost has melted. Contents may shift, while some containers are even dropped, causing doors and lockrods to warp and [...]
