We're all on the journey to save costs and there are more and more opportunities to save costs on energy. Reducing our energy footprint can drastically shave thousands off the electricity bill each year.
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As we discussed in our blog: Warehouse Roller Doors - Long Term Cost Considerations, warehouse roller doors are a significant investment that shouldn't be taken lightly. In fact, it's quite the opposite - they can have a big impact on costs in the long run.
So what are all the costs that warehouse managers need to be aware of?
Your costs can be separated into three parts; that is, the short-term costs that are involved with procuring your doors, the ongoing costs that it will take you to maintain your doors, and the costs associated with ensuring safety.
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According to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ),between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2017, FSANZ coordinated 626 recalls. The average number of recalls per year for the last 10 years is 63.
During the last 10 years, undeclared dairy (milk) has been the most common allergen related recall, accounting for 31% of all allergen related recalls. Peanut is the second most common type of allergen-related recalls, accounting for 20% in this category. Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and E. coli are the three microorganisms most commonly associated with microbial food recalls in Australia.
Dairy products are more commonly recalled due to concerns with process hygiene, indicated through E. coli testing, than other categories of food. Other products commonly recalled for E. coli include fresh sprouts, salads and some processed meat products.
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Choosing a rapid roller door for your warehouse is important because it is so closely tied to safety. If every opening posed a possible threat – to the safety of your staff, equipment, or goods, then you would struggle to comply with the strict OH&S standards that apply to you.
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According to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2015, they were notified of 603 food recalls. The average number of recalls per year for the last 10 years was 60 recalls per year.
Undeclared allergens are the second most common reason for food recalls in Australia with 192 recalls between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2015, and an average of 19 recalls per year in this category. During the last 10 years, undeclared dairy (milk) has been the most common allergen related recall, accounting for 30% of all allergen related recalls. Peanut is the second most common type of allergen-related recalls, accounting for 18% in this category.
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From the size of the doorway to the insulation grade of the door's materials, these are just a few of the factors you have to consider when choosing a door for you warehouse. We have created a list of 5 major considerations of any door selection process for you. Hopefully by working through these 5 items you will find yourself much closer to choosing the right door.
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There are three main attributes that make rapid roller doors the door of choice for warehouses across Australia; speed, seal and resilience. With these three qualities rapid roller doors are perfect for high traffic doorways that need to consistently keep a tight seal when segmenting the warehouse. In this blog we will tell you everything you need to know about rapid roller doors.
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There are numerous factors involved in selecting the right traffic door for your facility and if you are buying new doors for a whole facility it is a considerable investment. This comparitive overview of two popular high-traffic doors will help you invest wisely.
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Forklifts are a major cause of accidents and injuries in many warehouses and workplaces all over Australia. These accidents damage warehouse facilities and pose a health and safety hazard to employees. In the past month alone, there have been several forklift-related accidents, including:
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It is often said that the most threatening pest in the food industry is the rodent. Rodents have been implicated in over 55 widespread diseases, this range of pathogens stretches from parasitic worms to viruses. Not only are rodents responsible for contamination they can also cause considerable loss of supply, damage to the premises and potential fire hazards. This blog will explain best practices and procedures in dealing with rodents.
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