As we recognize National Safety Month, every employer is facing the “new normal” of safety in manufacturing and warehousing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most supply chain businesses and those in industrial workplaces are considered essential and have been working throughout this challenging time. But, depending on where your facility is located, you may have […]
Top 10 OSHA Recordable Injuries to Watch for In Your Facility
In order to have the safest warehouse possible, you have to be vigilant at all times, right? While this is true, you can easily set yourself up for success with safety product, training, and other protocols. It’s simply not possible for you to observe every employee and every inch of your facility at all times. […]
Why an Effective Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Program Matters
There are a lot of reasons why you should be thinking about the state of your facility‘s maintenance, repair, and operations, also known as MRO. But is there a right way and a wrong way? You bet. A successful MRO program can help your reap a ton of benefits. Not only will you feel confident […]
How Keeping Warehouse Pallet Racking Safe Can Influence Your Reputation
If you are in charge of operations for a plant, warehouse, or distribution center, you probably work closely with your corporate communications staff regarding the level of safety in your facility. In fact, your public relations team never wants to be in the news for any sort of worker safety concerns. In addition, making sure […]
5 Steps to Preventing Recordable Injuries in Your Facility
Recordable injuries. Two words, but potentially scary implications. When it comes to preventing OSHA recordable injuries in your facility, you’re not without hope. Not every accident can be prevented. However, if you follow the 5 tips below, your outlook for incident-free days, weeks, or even months is significantly higher. Step 1: Recognize your risk of […]
Prevent Recordable Injuries in Your Facility – Pallet Rack Safety
When it comes to the safety and welfare of your employees, there’s no room to cut corners. And, when it comes to recordable injuries that can be prevented — everything that can be done, should be done. But is your facility still having incidents? Are you unsure what other solutions are available, and, furthermore, if […]
Workplace Safety: 5 Steps You Can Take After A Near Miss
No matter how vigilant you are as a safety professional or supervisor, or how well trained your employees are, you can’t always stop an accident from happening. If you’re lucky, an incident in your workplace or on the road will only be a “near miss,” without any injuries or damage to equipment or product. But […]
Must-Haves for Your Warehouse Safety Plan
A functioning warehouse safety plan is a must-have for every warehouse and work facility. An accident at your workplace – like a fire, flooding, injury, or more – can lead to loss of assets, loss of product, and even the need to find a new workplace entirely. The exact types of hazards you need to […]
Health and Safety in a Warehouse Environment
Warehouse safety is beneficial to everyone at your business. A safe and healthy staff works well and helps operations run smoothly and efficiently. However, sometimes warehouse safety isn’t a priority, which can lead to dangerous situations for employees and your stock. According to EHS Today, from 2016 to 2017, the number of deaths caused by […]
Common Warehouse Hazards
Warehouse and distribution center hazards can present high-risk environments to your employees and your inventory. But being aware of these common warehouse hazards helps you keep your employees safe and your products undamaged. Here are some of the most common warehouse hazards – and the most dangerous – according to the 2018 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index […]