Logistics Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards 2025 | 11 A safe load should always be tilted slightly back toward the vehicle and the forks should be set low when in motion. Loads should be spread across both forks of the truck and stacked safely with straps and secure bindings. Forklift trucks should never be overloaded, and operators should never exceed the maximum capacity when in charge of a vehicle. 9. Introduce Anti-Slip Solutions Falls from a height remain the most common type of fatal accident in the workplace. They were responsible for the deaths of 50 adult workers in the UK in 2023/24 alone, double the number of fatalities caused by being struck by a moving vehicle. Warehouse managers can reduce the chance of injuries to workers from slips, trips, or falls from a height by implementing robust safety measures such as anti-slip grating and sheeting, harnesses, and guardrails in high-risk areas and locations. 10. Report Safety Concerns Immediately Warehouse staff should report a problem or health and safety concern to their manager immediately. If there’s been a near miss or equipment appears faulty, inform the supervisor and fill in an incident report to avoid it happening again. Every warehouse should have a clear incident reporting process, and bosses can only address work-related concerns when they are given the right information. Reporting site problems as soon as they arise will also lead to a quicker resolution and avoid potential accidents. Ultimately, warehouses by their nature can be dangerous places to work, but many accidents are avoidable with the correct health and safety measures in place. From providing staff with essential PPE to enforcing strict site rules, there are many actions warehouse operators can take to improve safety in the workplace and reduce the risk of injury.
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