Certain warehouse areas require special attention when it comes to safety because some locations pose greater risk than others. A lot of documented cases of injuries indicate the importance of these focus points such as: the docks, the equipment, conveyors, storage material, lifting machinery and charging stations.
Specific safety measures need to considered in order to improve the safety of the warehouse and this includes the special training drills for your employees and special safety equipment.
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Cargo loading
Dock injuries are common for both employees as well as the visitors. They often occur due to employee error and improper training. This training needs to be done by an experienced worker or a professional instructor. Every maneuver needs to be done with great precision in order to avoid loading accidents that may result with a deadly outcome. Even the lift truck can cause problems at the dock by making a mess and a slippery surface.
Every merchandise can easily turn into a nightmare if not arranged properly. The cargo can get damaged during the transportation process by the forklifts of during the lifting maneuver.
The storage facility may encounter a great loss because of the delay, product damage, delivery failure and injury. People usually take on certain measures like painting the dock yellow and providing a better view. Experience has lead some warehouse owners even to invest into wheel blocker. You can also provide adequate lighting and rotation light for certain vehicles. Create a daily check up of the docks at the end of the day and make sure that every fire extinguisher is easily accessible. Make sure that your employees are using the lifting trucks and forklifts designed for various kinds of loads.
Create visible boundaries with yellow tracks on areas close to edges or other objects. This will help your employees gain a better perception of their actions. Maintain you docks by keeping it clean as often as possible.
The safety of the trucks
The key components of your warehouse are the industrial trucks that handle most of the work. Ensuring safety of these vehicles is essential for normal functioning. Lift truck, for example, has a high center of gravity and therefore it requires an experienced driver. Every truck should have a back-up alarm in order to give heads up to those who are standing behind it. Make sure that these alarms are set up on shorter distances because they create confusion among workers. Install panoramic mirrors so the truck drivers can have a much better view of their surroundings.
Conveyors
A lot of modern warehouses have conveyors because they are useful for the distribution. Providing proper and safe routes for your conveyors is one way to improve safety measures. Their maintenance on regular basis is essential for proper functioning and success. This is also important because of the inspection conducted by the safety committee. Every malfunction should be notified on the end of the day and the conveyors should be locked out. Invest into transportation protection by installing nettings in order to prevent products from falling out. Install warning lights and alarms inside the vehicle and make sure that all lights are fully functional. You can also provide an adequate lighting around the vehicle and proper driver seats in order to enhance the comfort level.
Storing material
A lot of different materials are stored inside of the warehouse and therefore it is necessary to manage them properly. Movement of these materials is also a big safety threat so every action should be routinely mastered. Examine the pallets as they arrive and get rid the weaker ones by doing a visual estimation. Every load should be handled evenly with great care and concentration. As workers unload the goods they should be directly placed on proper racking. Make sure that you have a decent spacing between the racking and make sure that the floor is well maintained. Never have products stored on the floor and make sure that the first few shelves are reserved for smaller things.
Fire safety measures
The majority of warehouses are equipped with automatic sprinkler systems. Products must be arranged so they can be extinguished in case of a fire. Every flammable product should have its specific place and the fire extinguishers should be easily accessible. Keep in mind that only trained employees may handle the fire extinguishing equipment. Place emergency evacuation signs and maps and perform emergency drills. Make sure the fire alarms and smoke detectors react to certain temperatures and provide the whole facility with emergency light.
Investing in new equipment and vehicles or renting a forklift can provide additional safety measuresRegular maintenance and good management represent two main factors for establishing a safe warehouse.
Specific safety measures need to considered in order to improve the safety of the warehouse and this includes the special training drills for your employees and special safety equipment.
Cargo loading
Dock injuries are common for both employees as well as the visitors. They often occur due to employee error and improper training. This training needs to be done by an experienced worker or a professional instructor. Every maneuver needs to be done with great precision in order to avoid loading accidents that may result with a deadly outcome. Even the lift truck can cause problems at the dock by making a mess and a slippery surface.
Every merchandise can easily turn into a nightmare if not arranged properly. The cargo can get damaged during the transportation process by the forklifts of during the lifting maneuver.
The storage facility may encounter a great loss because of the delay, product damage, delivery failure and injury. People usually take on certain measures like painting the dock yellow and providing a better view. Experience has lead some warehouse owners even to invest into wheel blocker. You can also provide adequate lighting and rotation light for certain vehicles. Create a daily check up of the docks at the end of the day and make sure that every fire extinguisher is easily accessible. Make sure that your employees are using the lifting trucks and forklifts designed for various kinds of loads.
Create visible boundaries with yellow tracks on areas close to edges or other objects. This will help your employees gain a better perception of their actions. Maintain you docks by keeping it clean as often as possible.
The safety of the trucks
The key components of your warehouse are the industrial trucks that handle most of the work. Ensuring safety of these vehicles is essential for normal functioning. Lift truck, for example, has a high center of gravity and therefore it requires an experienced driver. Every truck should have a back-up alarm in order to give heads up to those who are standing behind it. Make sure that these alarms are set up on shorter distances because they create confusion among workers. Install panoramic mirrors so the truck drivers can have a much better view of their surroundings.
Conveyors
A lot of modern warehouses have conveyors because they are useful for the distribution. Providing proper and safe routes for your conveyors is one way to improve safety measures. Their maintenance on regular basis is essential for proper functioning and success. This is also important because of the inspection conducted by the safety committee. Every malfunction should be notified on the end of the day and the conveyors should be locked out. Invest into transportation protection by installing nettings in order to prevent products from falling out. Install warning lights and alarms inside the vehicle and make sure that all lights are fully functional. You can also provide an adequate lighting around the vehicle and proper driver seats in order to enhance the comfort level.
Storing material
A lot of different materials are stored inside of the warehouse and therefore it is necessary to manage them properly. Movement of these materials is also a big safety threat so every action should be routinely mastered. Examine the pallets as they arrive and get rid the weaker ones by doing a visual estimation. Every load should be handled evenly with great care and concentration. As workers unload the goods they should be directly placed on proper racking. Make sure that you have a decent spacing between the racking and make sure that the floor is well maintained. Never have products stored on the floor and make sure that the first few shelves are reserved for smaller things.
Fire safety measures
The majority of warehouses are equipped with automatic sprinkler systems. Products must be arranged so they can be extinguished in case of a fire. Every flammable product should have its specific place and the fire extinguishers should be easily accessible. Keep in mind that only trained employees may handle the fire extinguishing equipment. Place emergency evacuation signs and maps and perform emergency drills. Make sure the fire alarms and smoke detectors react to certain temperatures and provide the whole facility with emergency light.
Investing in new equipment and vehicles or renting a forklift can provide additional safety measuresRegular maintenance and good management represent two main factors for establishing a safe warehouse.
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