Common warehouse hazards




1. Moving vehicles

Ensure that all workers who operate moving vehicles are properly trained, maintain appropriate speed limits, and follow best practices when it comes to vehicle safety. It is also vital to service and maintain vehicles correctly, and maximise visibility for drivers with the correct mirror set up, especially when manoeuvring and reversing.




 

2. Slips, trips and falls

Slips and trips are one of the most common injuries at work, and in warehouses where workers are often working at height, falls are obviously a significant hazard. You may need to use anti-slip paint, tape or floor covering. All floors should be level, and it can help to use heavy-duty cord covers if it is necessary to run cables across floors.