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Warehousing In The Eu

      Warehousing in the EU is complex as different companies not only have to think about storing and distributing goods around the country but they have to also think about other countries in the EU. In addition, they have to receive goods that are imported from other countries. More..

Warehousing operators try very hard to avoid injuries and accidents that might occur in a warehouse. In fact, most warehouses are now trying to adopt safe operating procedures and standards as stipulated by the US Department of Labor and Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA).

However, even then around 15,000 injuries take place each year due to warehouse injuries and accidents. Most of the accidents and injuries take place because of employees being struck by warehouse lift trucks, lifts falling between the docks and trailer, falling off from raised pallets or lift trucks being accidentally driven off the docks.

It has been reported that most warehouse injuries and accidents occur because safe operating procedures are insufficient or not being enforced through safety committee and trainings.

Here are some warehousing safe operating procedures that could help a warehouse operator bring down injuries and accidents, reduce loss of productivity, reduce insurance costs and avoid government fines.

• All employees should be trained to use equipment and have regular safety training sessions.
• Equipment and warehouse vehicles should be checked before shifts so that potential problems are spotted and corrected.
• Employees should be instructed to wear proper clothing to work. This means having a warehouse dress code, no jewelry, long hair should be tied up and protect shoes should be worn at all times in the warehouse.
• Equipment and warehouse vehicle operators should be taught to watch out for employees walking around when backing up and taking care while traveling in a particular direction. In addition, walking employees should always be careful about approaching vehicles.
• Lift truck operators should be taught to regularly use their horns. Even if this seems noisy, it will sound normal with all the noise taking place in the warehouse.
• Only proper equipment should be used for each type of job.
• The equipment should be used for what it is meant for. For example, forklifts should be used for lifting goods and stacking them and not for transporting passengers.
• There should be daily fire prevention inspection to ensure that goods are stored near sprinkler heads. All employees should be trained on how to handle fire extinguishers and fire hoses.
• Employees should be trained to walk behind the lift trucks so that they do not inadvertently drive on their feet and cause injury.

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