Be proactive in your approach to safety in the warehouse

Do you have safety guidelines in your warehouse? This environment can at times be dangerous to work in without the proper training, and people using material handling equipment need to know exactly what they’re working with to ensure that they’re safe while on the job.

According to Logistics Magazine, managers need to be proactive in their safety measures to ensure workers are kept safe on the job. Managers should have quality standards in place in order to go around the warehouse and check and make sure all equipment is in order and the facility is free of any hazards.

Additionally, holding trainings on a quarterly basis, even for seasoned employees, can go a long way in helping everyone on staff get on the same page regarding safety. All new employees should go through extensive training as well before they’re able to use material handling equipment.

There is a prevalence of injuries in the warehouse, and making changes now can help reduce the number of accidents on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the fatal injury rate for warehouse workers is higher than the average of all other industries across the U.S. With more than 145,000 employees working in the sector, safety should be taken seriously in order to reduce the injury rate.