Sign Wise Blog — Warehouse Safety

11 steps to operate a forklift safely Thoroughly examine forklift before use Wearing work appropriate clothing Observe the surrounding environment Operator must be qualified and up to date on any certifications if needed Operate the forklift at speeds appropriate for the environment Avoid hazards and ensure your load is stable/secure Be care to not overload the forklift or to have push/pull someone or something that is not meant to be lifted Keep clear of pedestrians or fellow workers. Do not let anyone under the teeth or near an operating forklift Be careful driving on ramps or outside a facility Having clear...

Warehouse Safety in 6 Steps With hundreds of thousands of warehouse workers across the nation, the fatal injury rate is surprisingly high. Higher than the national average in fact. By implementing several different solutions and to be on the lookout for potential hazards, accidents can hopefully become part of the past.   Potential hazards that are more common include: Unsafe operations of forklifts Repetitive motion injuries Lockout/tagout failure Inadequate fire safety procedures Use of broken or proper personal safety equipment Unsafe stacking of boxes or products   Along with those main hazards we can take a look at OSHA’s 10 most...