Hammers, saws, screwdrivers, and wrenches: basic tools every facility or worksite needs to handle construction, warehousing, and other jobs. But are you aware of the following devices and tools that can lighten your workload? Read on to discover five tools that will transform the way you work.
Pneumatic Lifting Bags
Sometimes, you need to move something big and heavy, even if it’s just a matter of inches. Pneumatic lifting bags put the power of the air to use, granting the ability to lift weighty equipment and items within confined spaces where bigger lifting equipment won’t fit. While there are a number of dos and don’ts involved in using air lifting bags, they’re easy to employ. These tools use controlled air pressure to enable stable and precise lifting and reduce the risks of accidents.
Digital Maintenance Management Software
Not every tool is a piece of metal held in your hand. Digital maintenance management software eliminates labor-intensive manual record keeping through scheduling and tracking repairs, inspections, testing, and other forms of monitoring equipment performance and quality. Eliminate downtime, malfunctions, and waste by tracking your valuable equipment’s upkeep and quality. Streamline asset management, improve your facility’s operations, and never miss an update with the help of better, easier record-keeping!
High-Quality Hand & Power Tools
We’ve discussed the essential features of high-quality hand tools before, and we can only stress the importance of investing in them. Durability, precision, and safety are all important aspects to look for in tools before you put them in your team’s hands. Don’t pick the cheapest option based on price alone. High-quality tools reduce the need for and costs of constant tool replacement while ensuring employee safety and reducing damage in a facility or on a worksite. Be willing to splurge a little—in the long term, better tools translate to greater savings and quality work.
Thermal Imaging Devices
Need to see what’s happening behind the scenes at your factory or construction project? Thermal imaging devices are an invaluable addition to your tool kit. Highly attuned to finding leaks, insulation issues, electrical wiring malfunctions and damage, and more, thermal imaging devices catch minor issues before they turn into costly ones. Use them to find problems and make proactive repairs and perform basic maintenance in advance.
Ergonomic Safety Gear
Even the best tools can hurt you. Ergonomic safety gear removes the potential for physical damage caused by the movements involved in tool usage and labor and the hazards of working environments. Helmets that prevent head injuries, gloves that cover and insulate the hands, and boots featuring tarsal plates protecting crippling damage from dropped weights are just a few examples. Grips, padding, and other protective measures added to tools also stop repetitive stress from creating short- and long-term bodily harm. For added authority and protection, brush up on OSHA’s guidelines for hand and power tool safety standards.
Those are just five tools that will transform the way you work. Ready to take your facility operations to the next level? Start small or overhaul your workflow—either way, these tools are here to help you succeed!
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