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• 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.