How to Increase Warehouse Safety

If there’s one thing that warehouse operatives need to take into account every day, it is the layout of the warehouse; they must make sure to identify any health hazards that may be present in order to improve warehouse safety. Health hazards can cause injury to workers and third parties, which can lead to them putting forward liability claims. However, there are some useful tips you can use to increase warehouse safety

 

Safely Store Materials

One of the main things to consider when storing materials and objects is to make sure that they are stacked and stored evenly to prevent them from toppling over. Also, make sure that heavier items are stored on the bottom or middle shelves in order to make the structure bottom-heavy rather than top-heavy.

Making the Warehouse as Safe as Possible

This focuses on the ergonomics and the measures that you can implement to make the warehouse you work in safer for colleagues and clients. One thing could be to install anti-slip industrial flooring to relieve the stress applied to employee’s knees when lifting and moving objects. Always make sure that the warehouse floors are free of any spills or trip hazards – it may seem like an incredibly obvious thing to do but always be aware!

Understand Forklift Safety

If your warehouse uses a forklift, then safety for you, your colleagues and your clients is a top priority. When driving a forklift, make sure to never exceed a limit of 5mph. Also, it is important to ensure that, if the floor is slipperier than usual or it is an area that is likely to be congested with materials and objects, the forklift is to slow down.

Another thing with regards to forklifts is that the most common types are operated by gas bottles containing forklift gas, which is also referred to as Calor gas. So, it is vital that the gas containers are stored correctly and safely. Luckily, we have the tips and key points for handling and storing gas canisters.

Safety is one of, if not, the most important thing any worker needs to take into account. Warehouse safety for your colleagues and clients is an absolute priority, which is why we are sure to provide safety guidance for all the products that we provide.

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