Warehouse Safety Copyright 2016 Du‐All Safety, LLC, du‐all.com, (510) 651‐8289 1 Warehouse Safety Warehouse Safety 1 Warehouse Hazards Warehouse Hazards Mechanical Hazards ◦ Confined Spaces ◦ Electrical Hazards ◦ Falling objects ◦ Hazardous Material Employee Hazards ◦ Crush Hazards/Pinch points ◦ Cutting Tools ◦ Housekeeping ◦ Improper Storing of material ◦ Outside Truck traffic ◦ Packaging/Processing Machines ◦ Powered Industrial Vehicles ◦ Improper Lifting ◦ Pedestrian Safety ◦ PPE Use ◦ Material Handling ◦ Slips, Trips & Falls 2 Back Safety Tips Back Safety Tips Don’t lift more than 50 lbs. by yourself. ◦ If the heavier than 50 lbs. or an awkward shape, get help. When reaching up, don’t overextend. If standing in one place put a foot on a If standing in one place, put a foot on a footrest. Push – don’t pull. Squat – don’t bend. Turn – don’t twist. To reduce back pain – see your doctor. 3 Lifting Technique Lifting Technique Stand close with a shoulder-wide stance. Squat by bending your knees and hips. Pull the load close Pull the load close and grip it. Tighten your stomach, lift your head. Rise up with your legs. 4 Confined Space Confined Space – Definition Definition 1. Can be physically enter and perform work; and 2. Space is hard to get into and out of; and 3. Is not intended for permanent occupancy. 5 Manholes Electrical Vaults Telecommunication Vaults Sanitary Lift Stations Some shipping containers Confined Space Program Confined Space Program Program Elements ◦ Measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry. ◦ Means to identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before permitting entry. ◦ Procedures and practices necessary for safe entry and operations. ◦ Provision and maintenance of appropriate equipment at no Provision and maintenance of appropriate equipment at no cost to the employee to allow safe entry. ◦ Evaluation procedures for permit-required confined space conditions before entry. ◦ Monitoring procedures for confined space conditions during entry operations. ◦ Testing for oxygen and other combustible/toxic gases or vapors. ◦ At least one attendant must be stationed outside the space during the entire operation. 6
Confined Space ProgramConfined Space Program Program Elements◦ Measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry.◦ Means to identify and evaluate the hazards of permit
spaces before permitting entry.◦ Procedures and practices necessary for safe entry and
operations.◦ Provision and maintenance of appropriate equipment at noProvision and maintenance of appropriate equipment at no
cost to the employee to allow safe entry.◦ Evaluation procedures for permit-required confined space
conditions before entry.◦ Monitoring procedures for confined space conditions during
entry operations.◦ Testing for oxygen and other combustible/toxic gases or
vapors.◦ At least one attendant must be stationed outside the space
Secure the load if necessary.Secure the load if necessary. Hand Truck Operation◦ Get a firm grip; watch your fingers.◦ Proper back posture.◦ Keep the load ahead of you and under
control.◦ Designed for pushing – not pulling.
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Drum HandlingDrum Handling
Use drum dollies to move drum.
Use approved forklift attachments.
Drums on pallets should be banded or strapped together.
Stack drums ONLY two pallets high.
Store compatible chemicals together.
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Cutting Tools Cutting Tools –– Box Cutters, etc.Box Cutters, etc.
Teach your employees the dangers of cutting tools:◦ That improper use leads to injuries.
◦ Dull blades cut people but not boxes.p p
◦ Use safety knives to help prevent injuries. Keep blade retracted when not in use.
◦ Use cut resistant gloves if necessary.
◦ Use the right tool for the job, don’t use a knife for a screwdriver.
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Powered ConveyorsPowered Conveyors
Use only if trained and authorized.
Do not climb over or under conveyors.
Do not ride conveyors Do not ride conveyors. Rollers and pinch points can
catch hands, gloves, long hair, or loose clothing.
Know where the EMERGENCY stops are located.
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Loading Dock SafetyLoading Dock Safety
Congestion and forklift traffic.
Use caution when opening trailer doors.
Open dock doors areOpen dock doors are potential fall hazards.
Trailer StabilityTrailer StabilityCalifornia Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3650. “Industrial Trucks. General.(j) Trailers disconnected from their tractor shall be secured to prevent them from up-ending during loading or unloading operations. This may require utilization of auxiliary jacks designed for that purpose.
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Trailer StabilityTrailer Stability
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Trailer StabilityTrailer Stability
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Forklift Dock SafetyForklift Dock Safety
Chock truck and trailer wheels. Support the trailer nose pylon. Inspect the trailer floor.◦ Check underside of trailer for proper
forklift support structures.
Inspect the dock plate, plates & boards.◦ This should be performed every morning
or at the beginning of every shift.
Open dock doors all the way.
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Slips and TripsSlips and Trips
Water on the floor. Plastic on the floor. Straps and bands. Electrical cords or air Electrical cords or air
hoses. Pallets and boxes.
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Slips, Trips & FallsSlips, Trips & Falls Keep walking/working surfaces clear of all
debris. Keep them dry as much as possible. Watch out for trip hazards in the warehouse
and offices.T i h d i l d h thi t i Trip hazards include such things as extension cords, throw rugs, door mats, loose steps, open desk or file cabinet drawers, skids, parts, boxes and all other packing materials just to name a few.
Wet spills are probably the biggest slip hazard, teach employees to clean them up as soon as they come across a spill.
Fall Protection from ElevationFall Protection from Elevation
Safe ladder and stepladder use.
Stairways.◦ Keeping stairways clear of
storage and not transportingstorage and not transporting material up and down stairs.
Climbing racks or stacks.◦ Racks and stacks of
palletized and un-palletized materials should not be used to climb.
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Fall Protection ProgramFall Protection Program Employees on working platforms shall be
protected by a personal fall arrest system meeting the requirements of Appendix C, Section I, of the standard.
Appendix C give all definitions and pertinent information for a personal fall arrest system.
A full-body harness is required for fall protection.
Anchor points to which personal fall arrest equipment is attached shall be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pound per employee attached.
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Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment
Hard hats
Eye protection
Back supports
Gloves Gloves
Sturdy work shoes
Dust mask
Earplugs/Ear Muffs
Cold weather gear
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Occupational Noise ExposureOccupational Noise Exposure Not every workplace will need this type if program.
Only if your employees are exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels (dBA) or greater.◦ If you are found to have an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA or more
then you must develop a Hearing Conservation Program. The Hearing Conservation Program must include:◦ A monitoring Program.◦ An Audiometric Testing Program.◦ A Baseline Audiogram.◦ Testing to establish a baseline audiogram shall be
preceded by at least 14 hours without exposure to workplace noise. Hearing protectors may be used as a substitute for the requirement that baseline audiograms be preceded by 14 hours without exposure to workplace noise.
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Housekeeping, Clear Areas & Housekeeping, Clear Areas & Minimum Clearance Minimum Clearance RequirementsRequirements Access to exits, fire fighting
equipment, and electrical panels. Keep aisles and stairwells clear.
Reduce accumulation of combustibles Reduce accumulation of combustibles.
Pedestrian SafetyPedestrian Safety You should have clearly designated areas for
employees to walk. Pedestrians need to be aware of their surroundings. Employees on foot or on a forklifts should not use a
cell phone while traveling through the facility. All visitors should be shown where pedestrians should p
walk or be escorted by an employee. All forklift operators should use their horns at blind
intersections and anytime they are near pedestrians. The forklift operator should not assume that pedestrians can see them and that pedestrians should not assume forklift operators can see them either.
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Programs That May Be NeededPrograms That May Be Needed
Emergency Action Plan Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Hazard Communication Program HazWoper – chemical spill clean-up and waste
disposaldisposal Permit-Required Confined Space, if applicable Occupational Noise Exposure Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Personal Fall Protection Safety and Health Program
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Emergency Action PlanEmergency Action Plan
Emergency Action Plan◦ What to do if there is an emergency
Emergency Evacuation◦ Assembly Point for head countAssembly Point for head count
Emergency Action Plan Training
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Emergency Action PlanEmergency Action Plan
Fire Prevention Housekeeping◦ Keep escape routes clear;◦ Don’t store anything under stairs;◦ Store oily rags in covered metal
t icontainers;◦ Keep rubbish & other combustibles away
from heat sources;◦ Don’t throw ashes or smoking materials in
wastebaskets;◦ Clean up spills immediately.
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Equipment Maintenance and Equipment Maintenance and ModificationModification Maintenance and modification of
Equipment◦ Maintain equipment according to
manufacturer’s recommendations
◦ Don’t modify equipment without the approval of the manufacturer
