Paul roehricht, the UK strategic account manager of brandsafe, said that the latest death statistics in internal logistics strengthened the need for the warehouse to adopt common sense methods of anti-collision systems to ensure people's safety and protection.
The workplace death data released by the UK health and Safety Agency (HSE) this summer shows that a total of 123 workers died in work-related accidents in the UK in 2021 / 22. Although this is a slight decrease from the previous 2020 / 21, it is clearly unacceptable that people continue to be injured in the workplace, sometimes fatal.
One of the UK's most dangerous workplace environments can be found in busy warehouses and logistics centers, so safety is always the most important if risks are to be reduced. In fact, for those responsible for designing and building new facilities or upgrading existing facilities, keeping employees and visitors safe is one of the most important factors, which should be an established fact.
When it comes to safety in the workplace, no one can be complacent.
Especially when people are exposed to countless risks of tripping, falling and collision in the warehouse 24 hours a day. Security issues and related strategies must be the top priority. However, where should you start when trying to achieve smarter and safer operations?
Making safety decisions is never automated. A common sense approach is the best starting point to reduce potential accidents -- it emphasizes the importance of key safety equipment and systems, which are valuable assets when integrated into a well planned and implemented H & s strategy.
For example, install a visual route system composed of a scriber and a safety chain in your warehouse, which is specially designated for handling equipment, such as forklifts, and a separate one for pedestrians. If someone or something is not in the right place, it will be immediately highlighted. If this plan is considered and powerful, anyone who walks into the workplace should be able to see at a glance whether there are problems or dangers.
These relatively simple and effective measures can be relatively cheap and easy to understand. Other technologies, such as motion sensors, safety gates, guardrails and other related equipment, can be integrated to enhance any routing system that is already in place. The combination of effective safety systems and technologies is crucial for a safer workplace, especially when they are designed to work together. Safety must be combined with equipment and design, and can bring higher efficiency to warehouse operators.
It is always difficult to completely reduce the danger in industrial workplaces. However, you can minimize the possibility of serious accidents in the warehouse by taking proactive measures, such as safety barriers, bollards and traffic management systems.
Adopting a pragmatic approach to installing safety barriers can bring dividends. They help to maintain awareness while providing a reassuring presence in an area where moving vehicles are likely to occur and will encourage people in the warehouse to check their surroundings habitually. This means they can make sure they are not in the path of any forklift or loading vehicle. The installation of well thought out and correctly installed safety barriers will be a useful asset in ensuring that your workers remain vigilant and understand the surrounding environment.
Safety barriers and protective devices also help to reduce the severity of damage and maintenance costs of property and material handling equipment (such as forklifts and fleet vehicles) in the event of collision. As long as the vehicle operator is slightly careless, an accident will occur and all relevant consequences will be brought. In the event of an unfortunate collision, the safety barrier can greatly reduce the risk of personal injury and expensive losses.
The design of the warehouse guardrail system should be prominent and easy to be seen, especially in the light deficient or unstable environment. Shelf corners, vulnerable entrances and exits should also be protected by columns and safety columns as part of an effective impact protection strategy.
This does not always determine whether your operation needs better safety training or improved anti-collision equipment. It needs to operate at the highest safety and efficiency. Taking a common sense approach when investing in equipment will pay off in improving overall safety, employee satisfaction and productivity. It is also important to realize that the operation of each warehouse is different; It has its own set of special dangers and risks. This must be reflected in the H & s strategy.
This means that impact protection strategies must be customized to meet individual needs, and warehouses of all sizes require a large number of complex security planning and product support. You need to consider your investment in terms of quality, reliability and performance. Also consider how your suppliers can add value through tailor-made planning and consulting services.
As part of the IWS group, brandsafe specializes in providing customized impact protection systems and solutions for distribution centers, warehouses and manufacturing and production facilities. The company's product line combines the versatility and high visibility of polymers with the inherent strength and cost-effectiveness of steel. Its unparalleled project and consulting expertise provides unparalleled solutions for companies that want to put safety first.
