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Safety Procedures For A Warehouse

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Employees need to follow safety procedures in the workplace at all times for their protection. A warehouse may contain hazardous materials or dangerous chemicals. Drivers often carry boxes and other products on forklifts that may cross into the path of other workers. Managers can help their employees stay out of harm's way by implementing various safety procedures.

Safety Policies

When entering the warehouse, the worker should have on proper fitting clothes, safety shoes and gloves. Protect the worker's eyes and head with safety glasses and a hard hat in the event that something hits the employee in the face.

Since a warehouse may pose many dangers, workers should always use common sense when handling any materials in a warehouse. Products may contain dye or acid that could be harmful to the skin or eyes. Supervisors should have face masks available in case the material safety data sheets indicate the item is toxic.

Make sure the warehouse has adequate ventilation. During the summer, warehouses tend to get extremely hot and should have a cooling system or fan. Certain areas may have dust on the floor or in the air. Issue respiratory equipment and masks to employees in order to avoid breathing problems.

Certify and train forklift drivers to make sure the driver can operate the equipment safely. Teach the driver how to use the mirrors when backing up so that he will see other co-workers. Often, an accident happens when a driver is going in reverse and does not realize another person is standing behind the forklift.

Items left on the floor may cause employees to fall and be injured. Look for items that could have fallen on the floor such as loose screws, wires and nails. Wipe up liquids on the floor as soon as possible. The worker should place a sign by the spill identifying the wet area.

Methods of Safety Education

Supervisors can teach safety education in a variety of ways. Employers can have educational seminars designed to focus on their particular environment or the products stored in the warehouse. OSHA also has a variety of instructional safety programs including online classes, job training and videos.

After the instruction is given, test the workers to confirm their knowledge of the procedures. Workers should be able to use the safety procedures in all areas of their work environment ranging from equipment to protective gear.

When Safety Rules Are Not Followed

Injuries and even loss of life can occur if safety policies are not enforced. Include classes in first aid and emergency response with employee training. Even at the safest company, an accident can still take place. Instruct personnel on how to report a job-related injury and, if needed, file a worker's compensation claim.



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