Paul roehricht, the UK strategic account manager of brandsafe, said that the latest death statistics in internal logistics have strengthened the need for the warehouse to adopt the common sense method of anti-collision system to ensure people's safety and protection.
According to the workplace death data released by the British health and Safety Agency (HSE) this summer, 123 workers died in work-related accidents in the UK in 2021 / 22. Although this is slightly lower than the previous year 2020 / 21, it is clearly unacceptable that people continue to be injured in the workplace, sometimes fatal.
One of the most dangerous workplace environments in the UK can be found in busy warehouses and logistics centers, so safety is always the most important if you want to reduce risks. In fact, for those who are responsible for designing and building new facilities or upgrading existing facilities, maintaining the safety of employees and visitors is one of the most important factors, which should be an established fact.
No one can be complacent when it comes to the safety of the workplace.
Especially when people are exposed to numerous risks of tripping, falling and collision in the warehouse for 24 hours. Security issues and related strategies must be a top priority. However, where should you start when trying to achieve smarter and safer operations?
Making safe decisions is never automated. The common sense approach is the best starting point for reducing 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 the plan is well thought out and strong, anyone entering 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 inexpensive 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 already in place. The combination of effective safety systems and technologies is essential 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 risks in industrial workplaces. However, you can minimize the possibility of serious accidents in the warehouse with proactive measures such as safety barriers, bollards and traffic management systems.
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Adopting a pragmatic approach to installing safety barriers can bring dividends. They help maintain awareness while providing a reassuring presence in an area where mobile vehicles are likely to occur and will encourage people in the warehouse to habitually check their surroundings. This means that they can ensure that they are not in the path of any forklift or loading vehicle. The installation of well thought out and properly 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 reduce the severity of damage and maintenance costs of property, material handling equipment (such as forklifts and fleet vehicles) in the event of a collision. If the vehicle operator is careless, an accident will occur and all relevant consequences will be brought. In the case of unfortunate collision, the safety barrier can greatly reduce the risk of personal injury and expensive loss.
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 requires better safety training or improved anti-collision equipment. It needs to operate with the highest safety and efficiency. When investing in equipment, it takes a common sense approach, which will be rewarded 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 tailored planning and consulting services.
As part of the IWS group, brandsafe provides 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 wishing to put safety first.
