A comprehensive Facilities Safety Program begins with design and layout, and includes everything up to emergency preparedness.
Thousands of tons of goods are moved through warehouses each and every day. Increased business means the potential for increased injuries and increased product damage. These can be avoided if proper design is used in the planning phase to help eliminate many causes of so called "accidents".
Objectives:
To recognize workplace hazards
To prevent accident and injury
To follow safe work practices
To select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Warehousing is a fast-paced industry that relies on moving materials, and provides necessary services to support and maintain an effective operation.
Topics Coverd Include:
Basic rules for safety
Maintaining high standards of safety
Common hazards and safety tips
Emergency procedures
Warehouse and terminals
Manual material handling
Mechanical material handling
Powered vehicles for moving and lifting
Material storage
The work environment
WHMIS



