Logistics & Materials Handling Blog
28 March, 2012
Filed under: Safety
When it comes to warehouse safety there are many benefits that are often overlooked. Safety procedures are frequently disregarded in a variety of workplaces due to insufficient time, inadequate resources or an opportunity to cut corners in an attempt to save money. However, when safety procedures are soundly implemented there are major benefits such as higher employee satisfaction as well as increased productivity. By minimizing the risk of injury, fewer workplace disruptions take place and absenteeism associated with injury is also reduced. Equipment downtime is another factor which can be avoided through the appropriate use of safety procedures.
Here are a few safety guidelines to help keep your warehouse safe:
1. Ensure Safety Equipment is Used at all Times
2. Eliminate Any Potential Safety Hazards
3. Clearly Label Designated Hazardous Zones
4. Always Use Safe Lifting Techniques
5. Provide Training and Refresher Courses
6. Promote Awareness in your Warehouse
Having a sense of awareness in the work place is an important safety factor. This can be achieved through communication between staff members. By employees being vocal and yelling out to others their location, collision incidents can be drastically reduced. When carrying items or driving machinery, a simple “coming through” can alert other coworkers of their whereabouts and can allow them to steer clear of dangerous pathways. All staff members should be encouraged to be constantly aware of what’s around them and to communicate where they are to ensure the avoidance of collision accidents.
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Safety should always be a priority in the workplace. Do you have any more safety guidelines to add to the list?
For the Full Original Article Click the Below Link:
Warehouse Safety Principles: 6 key guidelines to keep your workplace safe.