With hot summer weather everyone in Michigan opens their doors. Most people are glad to see more of the outdoors when summer comes, but an open door on the loading dock can mean an accident waiting to happen. For employers who want to meet OSHA standards in a simple and economical way, one great solution […]

Loading dock safety is a priority for any business that ships or moves products. Vehicle restraints are crucial to prevent accidents, of course, but there are other ways to enhance overall awareness and safety. Adding Secondary Warning Alert Technology (S.W.A.T.) is one of these ways. S.W.A.T. works with APS-approved dock lights in order to warn […]

National Forklift Safety Day is every June. The Industrial Truck Association created this day to shine more light on the importance of training and vigilance on the job. We at Beuschel Sales have discussed ways to increase safety at the loading dock on the blog many times. A large part of a safe operation depends […]

Spring is finally here in Michigan! The sun is out. The birds are chirping, and the last remnants of snow are melting away. This means many good things for all Michiganders who like being outside. For employees who work the loading dock, however, it means shifting from a strategy of battling cold and ice to […]

If your business needs to maintain temperature within its facility in order to lower costs, maintain comfort, or protect product, HVLS fans are an excellent solution. Here we’ll explain how HVLS fans save energy and your bottom line. HVLS Fans Save Energy Cooling Increased airflow has a psychological cooling effect. Blowing air allows for convective […]

The loading dock can be a dangerous place – this is a fact. If you search Google for “loading dock accident,” there are always recent articles about people who have been hurt or even killed, lawsuits that have been filed, and companies that have been ordered to pay large fines by OSHA as a result […]

Is your loading dock prepared for the winter that lies ahead? In Michigan we need to prepare for bad weather, snow, sleet, and rain, and the unrelenting cold. It’s already October, so time is short if you need to add further protection in the form of seals or guards to your facility. APS Resource offers […]

“Winter is coming.” That’s a Game of Thrones quote, but it’s also a truth we must face here in Michigan. Winter is coming, and transporting items in and out of your facility via your loading dock will be harder and more unpleasant when it’s cold, snow, dark, and slippery outside. Fortunately, Beuschel Sales offers two […]

The Food Safety Modernization Act The Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law by Barack Obama in 2011, but compliance with the law has only recently become necessary for smaller businesses with compliance dates ranging from 2015 to September of 2018, depending on the size and type of business. The law requires farmers, food […]

What makes a dock leveler perform better and last longer over time? The answer is its ability to withstand weight over time. Beuschel Sales sells Kelley dock levelers and always has because of the quality and long lasting performance our customers could expect from Kelley. However, the dock levelers we install today are far superior […]

Some of our customers may be aware that the Beuschel family has been supporting and caring for a sick family member for a long time now. Keith and Kathy’s granddaughter, Lyndi Hollinger, developed a rare kidney disease called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) when she was two years old. Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis is the most common […]

Previously we discussed the importance of using ergonomic equipment at your loading dock, specifically in regards to choosing a dock leveler. Today we’d like to talk about an additional piece of equipment designed to improve loading dock performance and safety: the LoadHog modular dock bridge. The LoadHog Modular Dock Bridge What are the advantages of […]