WAREHOUSE SAFETY

 Understand precautions required for manual

handling of material
 Describe proper climbing procedures
 Determine proper clothing requirements
 Identify classes of fires & extinguishing
methods
 Describe “good housekeeping” criteria
 Understand proper steps to take for safety
training & accident prevention
 Proper Lifting Techniques
 Stand close to load
 Feet slightly apart/solidly placed
 Knees bent, firm grip
 Use power of legs to lift
 Slowly, don’t twist or jerk
 Keep back “vertical”
 Be able to see where you are going
 If multiple person lifting –
follow above steps & synchronize
 MANUAL HANDLING
 Finger rings must not be worn
 Sharp edges, nails, etc., must be removed
 Move drums with hands vice feet
 Don’t throw material
 Don’t overload equipment
 MANUAL HANDLING (Cont.)
 Use appropriate tool for the job
 Disconnect plugs when tools are not in use
 Don’t carry unshielded sharp objects in pockets
 Never reach around, over or under moving parts of
any machinery
 CLIMBING

 Avoid climbing on material or storage aids

 Use ladder for high reach material:
 Ensure ladder is set firmly and is level

 Don’t use defective ladder

 Don’t place in front of doorway

unless it is locked or blocked

 CLIMBING (Cont.)
 Use ladder (cont.)
 Don’t use ladder for stock picking or stowing - use

picking cart
 Don’t reach more than arms length, reposition the

ladder
 Get off the ladder before repositioning

 Don’t carry heavy items up or down ladder

CLOTHING
 Only wear appropriate clothing
 Avoid loose-fitting or torn clothing
 Avoid rings or other jewelry
 Wear safety shoes
 Use appropriate gloves
 CLOTHING (Cont.)
 Use aprons, if appropriate
 Use safety goggles, when required
 Wear hard hat in hazardous areas
 Use respiratory protection when needed
 Use knee pads when kneeling a lot
 FIRE PROTECTION

 Fire prevention is an absolute must.

 Product may not be flammable, but
cardboard, paper packing material, etc., most
definitely is!
 CLASSES OF FIRE
 Class A - Combustible, Wood, Cloth, Paper &
Rubber
 Class B - Flammable Liquids, Gases & Grease
 Class C - Energized Electrical Equipment
 Class D - Combustible Metals, Magnesium,
Titanium, Zirconium, Sodium & Potassium
 EXTINGUISHERS
 Water & water soda acid - Class A
 Foam - Class A & B
 Carbon Dioxide - Class B & C
 Sodium or Potassium Bicarbonate - Class B & C
 Multi-Purpose ABC - Class A, B & C
 Extinguishers & agents for Class D hazards
approved for each specific combustible metal
hazard
 INSIDE STORAGE
 All Doors and windows locked when vacant
 No smoking in warehouses or outside near doors
 Proper clearances at fire doors/sprinklers/
bulkheads
 Do not block fire doors
 Keep floors dry
 Park MHE in accordance with requirements -
hand trucks in upright position
 INSIDE STORAGE (Cont.)
 Store Gasoline & flammable liquids in small
quantities
 Properly store dunnage (packing material)
 Maintain hazardous materials spill kits
 Maintain adequate fire fighting equipment
 OUTSIDE STORAGE

 Smoking prohibited. Within areas of lumber,

gasoline & petroleum products.
No smoking signs posted.
 Frequent inspections. Focus on stacks of steel,
lumber, fire hazards, leaks, bulging drums.
 Life preservers at docks & piers @ 200 ft intervals
 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
 Provide adequate lighting
 Machines clean & orderly
 Adequate tool storage
 Easily accessible waste containers
 Dispose of scrap & waste
 Clean work areas as soon as work is completed
 Use soap & hot water to clean decks
 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
 Supervisors inspect regularly
 Designate eating areas
 Clean offices/restrooms
 Use sound containers/pallets/units
 Provide ample space in aisles & work areas
 Eliminate trip hazards
 Remove hazardous objects from floor
 Clearly indicate fixed elevation differences
 Keep hose, cable & wire off floors
 BENEFITS OF GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING

 Conserves space, time & effort of personnel

 Protects inventory
 Eliminates of accident & fire hazards
 Improves morale

Poor housekeeping generally reflects the level of

management attention it receives.
 Safety Training
 Safety training & instruction –
indoctrination, periodic
 Knowledge of hazardous materials –
MSDS, emergency response
 Knowledge of equipment – design,
use, attachments, maintenance
 Familiarity with overall operation
 Reports (feedback)