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WAREHOUSE SAFETY. Understand precautions required for the manual handling of material Describe proper climbing procedures Determine proper clothing requirements Identify classes of fires & extinguishing methods Describe “good housekeeping” criteria
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WAREHOUSE SAFETY • Understand precautions required for the manual handling of material • Describe proper climbing procedures • Determine proper clothing requirements • Identify classes of fires & extinguishing methods • Describe “good housekeeping” criteria • Understand proper steps to take for safety training & accident prevention
Proper Lifting Techniques • Stand close to load • Feet slightly apart/solidly placed • Knees bent, firm grip • Use power of legs to lift • Slowly, don’t twist or jerk • Keep back “vertical” • Be able to see where you are going • If multiple person lifting – follow above steps & synchronize
MANUAL HANDLING • Finger rings must not be worn • Sharp edges, nails, etc., must be removed • Move drums with hands vice feet • Don’t throw material • Don’t overload equipment
MANUAL HANDLING (Cont.) • Use appropriate tools for the job • Disconnect plugs when tools are not in use • Don’t carry unshielded sharp objects in pockets • Never reach around, over or under moving parts of any machinery
CLIMBING • Avoid climbing on material or storage racks • Use ladder to reach material stored at height: • Ensure ladder is set firmly and is level • Don’t use defective ladder • Don’t place in front of doorway unless it is locked or blocked
CLIMBING (Cont.) • Use ladder (cont.) • Don’t reach more than arms length, reposition the ladder • Get off the ladder before repositioning • Don’t carry heavy items up or down ladder
CLOTHING • Only wear appropriate clothing • Avoid loose-fitting or torn clothing • Avoid rings or other jewelry • Wear safety shoes • Use appropriate gloves
CLOTHING (Cont.) • Use aprons, if appropriate • Use safety goggles, when required • Wear hard hat in hazardous areas • Use respiratory protection when needed • Use knee pads when kneeling a lot
FIRE PROTECTION • Fire prevention is an absolute must. • Products may not be flammable, but cardboard, paper packing material, etc., most definitely is!
CLASSES OF FIRE • Class A - Combustible, Wood, Cloth, Paper & Rubber • Class B - Flammable Liquids, Gases & Grease • Class C - Energized Electrical Equipment • Class D - Combustible Metals, Magnesium, Titanium, Zirconium, Sodium & Potassium
EXTINGUISHERS • Water - Class A • Foam - Class A & B • Carbon Dioxide - Class B & C • Multi-Purpose ABC - Class A, B & C • Extinguishers & agents for Class D hazards approved for each specific combustible metal hazard
INSIDE STORAGE • All doors and windows locked when vacant • No smoking in warehouses or outside near doors • Proper clearances at fire doors/sprinklers/ bulkheads • Do not block fire doors • Keep floors dry • Park MHE in accordance with requirements - hand trucks in upright position
INSIDE STORAGE (Cont.) • Store Gasoline & flammable liquids in small quantities • Properly store dunnage (packing material) • Maintain hazardous materials spill kits • Maintain adequate fire fighting equipment
OUTSIDE STORAGE • Smoking prohibited. Within areas of lumber, gasoline & petroleum products. No smoking signs posted. • Frequent inspections. Focus on stacks of steel, lumber, fire hazards, leaks, bulging drums. • Life preservers at docks & piers @ 200 ft intervals
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING • Provide adequate lighting • Machines clean & orderly • Adequate tool storage • Easily accessible waste containers • Dispose of scrap & waste • Clean work areas as soon as work is completed • Use soap & hot water to clean decks
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING • Supervisors inspect regularly • Designate eating areas • Clean offices/restrooms • Use sound containers/pallets/units • Provide ample space in aisles & work areas • Eliminate trip hazards • Remove hazardous objects from floor • Clearly indicate fixed elevation differences • Keep hose, cable & wire off floors
BENEFITS OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING • Conserves space, time & effort of personnel • Protects inventory • Elimination of accident & fire hazards • Improves morale Poor housekeeping generally reflects the level of management attention it receives.
Safety Training • Safety training & instruction – indoctrination, periodic • Knowledge of hazardous materials – MSDS, emergency response • Knowledge of equipment – design, use, attachments, maintenance • Familiarity with overall operation • Reports (feedback)