Warehouse Safety Tips
Posted on June 23rd 2023 by Paul Ellis - Marketing & Business Development Manager.
Making sure you operate a safe working environment is imperative.
So what can you do to avoid accidents and enjoy a safer, more productive warehouse?
Check out our warehouse safety tips to learn more.
Cleanup
When the workplace is clean it is safer and this is certainly true in a warehouse environment. If spills happen, make sure you clean them up straight away to avoid accidents. Wet loading surfaces can be the cause of many warehouse accidents. It could be a good idea to assign cleaning tasks to employees. This will ensure everyone is invested and has responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Define Hazard Zones
It is extremely important to create a well organised warehouse environment but this can be easily overlooked. Use yellow caution tape or barriers to separate and define certain areas that are hazardous or dangerous. This ensures that special procedures and other hazardous tasks can be performed safely and without distraction.
Stay Protected
Personal protective equipment can make all the difference when it comes to performing a task safely. Safety gloves, hard hats, hi-vis jackets and other attire should be worn at all times.
Maintenance
Many workplace accidents are caused by faulty equipment so it’s essential you perform regular maintenance. It takes just a few minutes of daily maintenance to make a big impact on safety in the warehouse environment.
Create a Plan
Accidents can happen, so your workplace should always have an emergency plan ready. If not, get started today. This can include safety measures, fire evacuation procedures and CPR training. Be prepared because you never know when an emergency may strike.
Train Your Staff
Are all of your warehouse staff fully trained and competent in their work? Many accidents are caused by improper use of warehouse machinery due to lack of effective training so make sure your staff are fully trained and confident to stay safe in the workplace.
How can QMP help keep your workplace safe?
QMP manufactures a wide range of products designed to improve safety in your workplace.
Whether it’s for the warehouse or workplace, QMP really does have the perfect solution to suit your needs and keep your employees safe.
So here is just a small selection of the products available.
Guard Barriers
These tubular safety barriers are ideal for protecting walkways around machinery and shelving and for defining walkways through industrial, manufacturing and warehouse areas.
Boxwell Trolleys
The mobile Boxwell Trolley offers safe shelving and transportation for warehouses, workshop storage and work in transit.
Hazardous Substance Cupboards
It is vital that employers and employees comply with the control of hazardous substances. This range of cupboards and cabinets enables the separate storage and transportation of hazardous substances as demanded by CoSHH regulations.
PPE Cupboards
Our Personal Protective Equipment Cupboards enable the safe and separate storage of protective equipment and clothing in the workplace.
Tool Charging Lockers
Quality tool charging lockers suitable for the secure charging of batteries and power tools, keeping your workplace safe, organised and clutter free.
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