{"id":14151,"date":"2015-06-30T20:29:15","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T00:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=14151"},"modified":"2022-04-30T04:17:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-30T04:17:39","slug":"4-ways-to-avoid-the-most-common-warehouse-incidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-avoid-the-most-common-warehouse-incidents\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Avoid the Most Common Warehouse Incidents"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Employees working in a warehouse are exposed to a number of strenuous activities that can threaten their well-being. According to OHSA, the number of forklift-related accidents reaches close to 100,000 per year (100 fatal accidents, 34,900 serious injury accidents, and 61,800 non-serious accidents). As a result, those who handle heavy material handling equipment such as forklifts need to take special precautions to ensure that the materials they transport are properly handled. Here are four most common warehouse incidents you can easily avoid to prevent injuries and increase workplace productivity.<\/p>\n

Slips & Trips<\/b>\nThe warehouse is a place with lots of stuff. Its narrow aisles, tall stacks of goods, and poor lighting are the exact ingredients that can compromise visibility.”<\/p>\n

-Ul Workplace<\/p>\n

Read Full Article At ulworkplace.com<\/p>\n

Related Training DVDs:<\/h2>\n
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Slips, Trips & Falls Training Video<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a> Shows employees the situations that can lead to slips, trips and falls, and what they can do to avoid or prevent these accidents. View Product<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Industrial Fire Prevention Training DVD<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a> Review steps that can be taken to help prevent fires and discuss what employees should do in case of fire. View Product<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Materials Handling Safety Training Video<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a> Discuss the hazards that employees are likely to encounter and explain the work practices and equipment they can use to control or eliminate these hazards. View Product<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Employees working in a warehouse are exposed to a number of strenuous activities that can threaten their well-being. According to OHSA, the number of forklift-related accidents reaches close to 100,000 per year (100 fatal accidents, 34,900 serious injury accidents, and 61,800 non-serious accidents). 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