ELOKONs Safety Checklist Overall Warehouse-1

MHE AND INDUSTRY
SAFETY CHECKLIST
PART I: OVERALL WAREHOUSE
OVERALL WAREHOUSE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GENERAL MATERIALS HANDLING FORKLIFT AUTOMATION

The Ultimate Checklist
TO ENSURE WAREHOUSE, AUTOMATION AND MACHINERY SAFETY
The rate of injuries and fatalities in warehouses is higher than average compared to other industry
sectors in the UK according to the FLTA – the Forklift Lift Truck Association. The unsafe use of forklifts
is a major cause of accidents, and 57% of these involve incidents that occur between trucks and
pedestrians.
Recently collated statistics show that almost one third (32.2 %) of EU fatal accidents at work were the
result of losing control of a machine, tool or transport / handling equipment. Furthermore almost one
third (31.6 %) of all non-fatal occupational accidents in the EU took place on industrial sites.
Most of these accidents are however entirely avoidable if one is aware of the risks
and how to minimise them. So what can you do to reduce the risk of
accidents and injuries in your warehouse and plants? And, especially, how
can you enhance safety around forklift trucks?
ELOKON, a global leader in automated forklift safety technology,

has compiled this comprehensive Warehouse and Plants Safety Checklist,
based on guidelines by various bodies such as the FLTA, the HSE (Health and
Safety Executive), the British Safety Council and other organisations.
There are five sections:
OVERALL WAREHOUSE SAFETY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY
GENERAL MATERIALS HANDLING SAFETY
FORKLIFT-SPECIFIC SAFETY
MACHINERY SAFETY
We hope that reviewing these key points will help you make your
warehouse or plant a safer workplace.
For more information on ELOKON’s safety technology, please

visit https://www.elokon.com/en-EN/.
OVERALL WAREHOUSE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GENERAL MATERIALS HANDLING FORKLIFT MACHINERY SAFETY
OVERALL WAREHOUSE SAFETY CHECKLIST
Conduct a site hazard assessment of the warehouse, including high-traffic inter-
01
sections, doorways, blind spots, and ventilation. Identify and mitigate unsafe areas
(for example: install physical barriers such as guardrails to separate vehicle and
pedestrian travel lanes; remove vegetation around exterior doors that might block
sightlines; ventilate areas where fumes might accumulate).
Ensure all warehouse floors and aisles are clear of clutter, spills, and other hazards
02
that could cause employees to slip, trip, or fall.
Identify and block off (with rope or chain) any open areas, including loading dock
03
doors, where employees could fall 4 feet or more. Provide visual warnings near the
edges of all dock doors.
Implement facility-wide lockout / tagout procedures to prevent machinery from

04
being accidentally activated and causing injuries.
05 Identify and mark pinch points on machinery (e.g. conveyors).
Check that materials are stacked securely and safely to avoid dangerous situations
06
(e.g., unevenly stacked pallets, racks with heavier loads at the top, cluttered aisles,
damaged racking).
As needed by job requirements, provide employees with proper personal protective

07
equipment (PPE) and train them how to use it.
Ensure the warehouse has proper fire safety provisions, including an adequate number
08
of emergencies exits and working fire extinguishers. Ensure all emergency exits are
unblocked.
OVERALL WAREHOUSE SAFETY CHECKLIST
Implement policies / procedures on emergency / fire evacuations, including con-
09
ducting periodic drills and accounting for the whereabouts of all employees and
visitors after evacuations.
Implement policies / procedures on mobile phone use in the warehouse to avoid

10
distracted workers (especially lift truck operators).
In calculating the time it should take employees to perform tasks, factor in safe
11
work practices.
For employees who perform physical work, have a policy on adequate rest breaks,
12
to avoid fatigue that could lead to accidents or poor work quality.
Give all new staff general safety and ergonomics training — including how to work
13
safely in hot/humid and cold environments — as well as task-specific training.
ELOKON. LEAD WITH SAFETY.
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MHE AND INDUSTRY

OVERALL WAREHOUSE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GENERAL MATERIALS HANDLING FORKLIFT AUTOMATION

ELOKON, a global leader in automated forklift safety technology,

There are five sections:

OVERALL WAREHOUSE SAFETY

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY

GENERAL MATERIALS HANDLING SAFETY

For more information on ELOKON’s safety technology, please

Implement facility-wide lockout / tagout procedures to prevent machinery from

05 Identify and mark pinch points on machinery (e.g. conveyors).

As needed by job requirements, provide employees with proper personal protective

Implement policies / procedures on mobile phone use in the warehouse to avoid

ELOKON. LEAD WITH SAFETY.

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