Forklifts and other mobile machinery are some of the most hazardous elements of a warehouse. They can cause injury to both the operator or pedestrians due to errors such as not adhering to posted signage, improperly stacking a load, or not paying attention to the surroundings. The dangers that forklifts present in the workplace are…
What is OSHA? OSHA is short for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It was created by the United States Congress in 1970 with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to establish and guarantee safe working conditions for workers. OSHA is responsible for setting and regulating safety standards. In the warehouse industry, OSHA…
One of the most common and in-demand jobs in any warehouse is that of a forklift driver. Forklift drivers are necessary for virtually any industry you can think of, from lumber to food processing. If you’re considering becoming a forklift driver, the following qualifications will get you on the right track. These qualifications break down…
All too often, companies sacrifice warehouse safety to protect their bottom line. But, in doing that, those companies are taking a significant gamble. Without safety precautions, there is a risk of causing harm to employees and suffering potential financial losses. Safety solutions are investments for a future safe and profitable work environment. While the upfront…
Forklifts are notoriously one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on a job site or in a warehouse. In fact, they are a leading cause of injury in the warehouse industry. Operators and pedestrians alike are in danger when a forklift is not properly used. Some of the more common forklift accidents involve being…
A “Near Miss” Is… The phrase “near-miss” or “close call” is common for those working in and around warehouses. OSHA would define a near miss as an incident where “a worker might have been injured if the circumstances had been slightly different.” These incidents can occur due to unsafe conditions or an employee acting unsafely.…
Warehouses are filled with heavy machinery and other products that can present hazards at every turn. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 5% of all warehouse workers will get injured every year. That’s why it’s imperative all warehouse workers know how to report unsafe working conditions. Steps to Report Unsafe Conditions There are…
Forklift accidents are one of the leading causes of accidents and fatalities in the workplace. In the past four years, 151 people in the United States died from forklift accidents, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates that nearly 7,000 non-fatal accidents occur each year. Jobs involving heavy machinery, such as forklifts, are…
As safety experts, SynTech has spent time honing in on the most critical terminology for discussing warehouse safety. While there is a practical need for brief dictionaries such as this for almost every aspect of warehouse operations, this guide focuses on terms that will help individuals guide and navigate meaningful safety conversations. Warehouse Terms You…
With so many moving parts, people, and equipment, a warehouse can be dangerous. For instance, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than 7,000 nonfatal injuries occur each year on forklifts alone. To minimize warehouse accidents and injuries, companies and individual workers must be aware of the most common warehouse injuries they face…