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Ultimate Safety Tips for Your Warehouse

Working in a warehouse can pose numerous health and safety risks. If these are not controlled effectively, the results can be catastrophic. Here we share some ultimate safety tips for your warehouse.

Keep all areas of the warehouse clean and free of any rubbish or potential obstacles
Use protective clothing including correct footwear, hard hats, gloves and high vis vests
Use shelving correctly. Keep heavier items at the bottom with lighter products on the higher shelves
Have a one-way system and pedestrian crossings down the aisles to avoid accidents. Ensure these routes are clearly marked on the floor

Ensure anyone operating equipment has received sufficient training
Empty rubbish bins as soon as they are full and do not let them overflow
Make sure all emergency exits are clear and have a thorough evacuation strategy in place
Ensure first aid supplies are easy to access
Have a robust procedure in place for the reporting on any accidents or potential safety

Know the weight restrictions for racking and shelving before placing any items on their
Get racking inspected on a regular basis
 Ensure everyone maintains speed limits when operating machinery
Use mirrors where possible to aid driving and help drivers to see around corners
Undertake regular maintenance of vehicles

Have sufficient signage around the warehouse for speed limits, emergency exits and key policies. Ensure they are kept up to date and can be understood by everyone.
Avoid the need for manual handling as much as possible
When people are operating lifting equipment, ensure they know the maximum safe working loads (SWL)
Carry out fire drills regularly
Test fire alarms weekly and have designated fire wardens.

Train staff to load pallets correctly
Inspect pallets before you to ensure they are good enough to continue using. They should not have any cracks, be loose or have any protruding nails.
Do not exceed 5mph if using a forklift
Do not let anyone under the age of 18 operate a forklift
Use anti-slip paint to create a safer surface

Ensure members of staff can easily access the equipment they need to carry out their dog without causing them strain or potentially an injury.
Never climb on racking.
Load pallets correctly to ensure they are stable. Use wrapping to help this.
Clear down workstations and remove rubbish after every shift

Carrying out these tips not only leave you with a safer working environment, but it also can as a result increase staff happiness, staff productivity and overall efficiency. The majority of these tips are extremely easy to implement and maintain with good organisation and management.

Here at Logical Storage, we can offer high-quality mezzanine flooring for your business and are ready to discuss your warehouse storage requirements. For more information visit our website or call us on 0845 689 1300.