7. Working at height
Falls from height are the third highest cause of fatal injury, accounting for 20% of fatal accidents, as well as around 80 major injuries a year. Staff need proper training in how to safely work at height, including ladder safety, as unstable or incorrectly used ladders can be highly dangerous. Workers should always use high-quality ladders, steps and platforms, with appropriate safety features.
8. Falling objects
Warehouse staff are at particular risk of falling objects, so this is another area that requires particular attention. The right training is essential to ensure that staff know exactly how to secure and properly move objects stored at height, and adhere to safe stacking heights. It is also often necessary to provide warning signs in key areas, and hard hats or other protective head gear, for key workers.