Handling and storing materials involve diverse operations such as hoisting tons of steel with a crane; driving a truck loaded with concrete blocks; carrying bags or materials manually; and stacking palletized bricks or other materials such as drums, barrels, kegs, and lumber. The efficient handling and storing of materials are vital to industry.
What are the most common hazards in a warehouse?
1 1. Physical Strain. 2 2. Moving Machinery. 3 3. Loading and Unloading. 4 4. Falling Objects. 5 5. Exposure to Harmful Substances. 6 6. Lack of Safety Training and Knowledge. 7 7. Slips, Trips and Falls.
What’s the best way to handle hazardous materials?
Keep you and your work area clean. After handling any material, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Clean work surfaces at least once a shift so that contamination risks are minimized. Rule #11. Learn about emergency procedures and equipment.
