Workers in a warehouse are exposed to hazards like falls, falling objects and forklifts. There are some measures you can take to keep pedestrians safe.
Warehouse pedestrian safety is a major concern for anyone who works in a warehouse setting. Equipment operators want to be able to focus on the task at hand without hurting anybody else. And pedestrians want to feel seen and safe when walking through these areas.
Warehouse pedestrian safety should be one of the top concerns for safety managers in the warehouse and logistics industries.
Warehouses Can Be A Danger Zone
You might be surprised to learn that according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), warehouses are one of the most hazardous places of employment.
That’s because the fatal injury rate for the warehouse industry is higher than the national average for any other industry. Which means that when injuries happen in the warehouse… they are usually either very severe…or fatal.
But why is that? What is it about warehouses that can make them such a dangerous place to work?
Risks and Hazards for Warehouse Pedestrians
One of the reasons why the fatal injury rate in warehouses is so high is because of the risks and hazards that workers are exposed to on a daily basis. Based on recent data from OSHA and the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, some of the top hazards for warehouse pedestrians include:
Understanding how to overcome these risks and hazards will help you improve warehouse pedestrian safety.
Safety Tips for Forklift Operators
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