11006133/0012 Copyright © 2000 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. BLR’s Safety Training Presentations...

11006133/0012 Copyright © 2000 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

BLR’s Safety Training Presentations

Warehouse Safety


Warehouse Safety Goals

Material handling Warehouse hazards Quiz


Back Safety Tips

Don’t lift more than 50 pounds by yourself When reaching up, don’t overextend 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


Lifting Technique

Stand close with a shoulder-wide stance

Squat by bending your knees and hips

Pull the load close and grip it

Tighten your stomach, lift your head

Rise up with your legs


Forklift Operating

Trained and authorized operators only

Capacity and stability Operator inspections Rules of the road Pedestrian safety


Forklift Traffic

Walk along the sides of aisles (let forklifts have center of aisles).

Listen and look for horn sounds, warning lights, and back-up alarms.

Don’t approach a forklift until the operator indicates that it is safe to do so.

Forklift’s steer from the rear. Never ride on a forklift, be lifted by a

forklift, or fool around near a forklift.


Manual Pallet Jacks

Stabilize the load Keep proper back posture Keep the load under control Do not use as a skateboard


Hand Trucks

Choose the right hand truck for the job

Stack the load so that you can still see over it

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


Powered Conveyors

Use only if trained and authorized

Do not climb over or under conveyors

Do not ride conveyors Rollers and pinch points

can catch hands, long hair, or loose clothing

Emergency stops


Loading Dock Safety

Congestion and forklift traffic

Use caution when opening trailer doors

Open dock doors are potential fall hazards

Do not jump from docks Communication with

truck drivers


Forklift Dock Safety

Chock the wheels Support the trailer nose Inspect the trailer floor Inspect the dock plate Open dock doors


Pallets and Stable Loads

Use the correct pallet Stabilize the load with

interlocked stacking, plastic wrap, or straps

Keep the pallet and load low when moving it

Repair damaged pallets Not a manlift or used for scaffolding


Stacking Loads

Heavy objects under light objects Large loads under smaller loads Stacked evenly Objects not sticking out into aisles


Drum Handling

Dollies and hand trucks Forklift attachments Drums on pallets Stacking drums Incompatible chemicals


Slips and Trips

Water on the floor Plastic on the floor Straps and bands Electrical cords or air hoses Pallets and boxes


Falls from Elevation

Ladders Stairways Climbing racks or stacks


Housekeeping

Access to exits, fire fighting equipment, and electrical panels

Keep aisles and stairwells clear Reduce accumulation of combustibles


Personal Protective Equipment

Eye protection Back supports Gloves Sturdy work shoes Dust mask Hard hats Earplugs Cold weather gear


Emergency Equipment

Fire extinguishers Sprinklers—18 inches Evacuation routes Electrical panels First-aid supplies Alarms and phones


Summary

Back safety: correct posture and lifting technique

Use material handling aids, but be aware of their hazards

Diligent housekeeping practices prevent accidents

Inspect pallets and use good stacking practices

Wear your PPE


Quiz

1. List two potential slip and trip hazards that you might find in your warehouse: ______________________

2. Material must not be stacked closer than ____ inches from a sprinkler head.

3. List the PPE that is required in your warehouse: _________________________________________

4. Jumping down from docks is OK as long as you make sure the landing area is clear. True or False

5. Before moving a pallet of boxes, the worker should inspect the load to make sure it is stable.

True or False


Quiz (cont.)

6. If a box is too heavy or awkward, what should you do? ____________________________________________

7. Describe how you would know if a forklift was near you or approaching you. ________________________

8. Describe the main hazard associated with a powered conveyor. ___________________________________

9. When using a hand truck, you want to stack the boxes as high as possible to reduce the number of trips required.

True or False

10.What should be done to help prevent trailer “creep”?____________________________________________


Quiz Answers

1. Water on the floor, plastic, electric cords, air lines, broken pallets, cardboard, etc.

2. Keep material at least 18 inches from a sprinkler head.

3. Required PPE may include: safety glasses, back brace, dust mask, steel-toed work shoes, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, etc.

4. False. You never know when you might land wrong and injure yourself.

5. True. The load should be stabilized by interlocking the boxes, using shrink wrap, or strapping/banding the load to the pallet.


Quiz Answers (cont.)

6. Ask a co-worker for help if the load is too heavy or awkward.

7. Hear the horn or back-up alarm, or see the warning light.

8. Pinch points can grab hands, hair, or loose clothing.

9. False. You do not want to stack the boxes so high that they will block your vision.

10. Chock the wheels of the trailer.

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