14 May 2018
Identify where industrial vehicle traffic could pose
a risk to the safety of your machinery or employees.
‘Every year, more
than 800 people are seriously injured – or worse in incidents involving
forklift trucks.’
Can you identify where industrial vehicle traffic could pose
a risk to the safety of your machinery or employees?
We often hear about accidents in the workplace when machinery
and personnel collide. An article
published by the Forklift truck association stated that:
‘Every year, more
than 800 people are seriously injured – or worse in incidents involving
forklift trucks.’
This is a figure
based on forklift truck accidents alone. If we considered all the
industries in which vehicles and personnel are working together - we have some very
scary statistics.
How can we stop this
from happening?
Take Forklifts as an example – they are an essential key to
a modern warehouse. Although the forklift is very important to the warehouse,
it can also be the number one hazard. A simple search of ‘forklift accident’ on
YouTube and you will see why safety is so important. Various equipment and
racks that we presume to be indestructible can crumble into pieces when it
comes into contact with a heavy forklift. Fortunately, there are many ways you
can prevent and avoid such accidents from ever happening.
Health and Safety Training
limited offer these following 7 ways to improve site safety:
1.
Floor
Marking : You can mark out areas of
your warehouse to keep pedestrians out of harm’s way and ensure vehicles stay
on the right side of the path.
2.
Bright
Clothing: Chances are you already use
hi-visibility vests and hard hats where required, but the next time you order
uniform or PPE, be sure to go for the brightest colour options, rather than
standard. This will help to ensure staff can always be seen.
3. Clear aisles: Clutter and waste in aisles presents a whole host of hazards! From fire
risks caused by the loose materials, to trip and slip hazards and distractions
for drivers which could lead to collisions. Keeping your aisles clear and clean
is one of the most effective things you can do to uphold good health and
safety, it’s also quick and easy to do with a little cooperation from
co-workers and good guidance from managers.
4. Safety Signs: Safety
signs are a legal requirement in most warehouses. It’s important to display as
much information as possible to alert workers to possible dangers and which
precautionary steps to take to avoid them. Signage should be placed wherever
there’s a risk, but be careful not to overdo it – too many signs could mean the
most important messages are easily missed and could even cause a distraction to
drivers.
5. Lighting: Ensuring you use quality lighting will ensure all areas are properly
illuminated so your workers can clearly see each other and avoid potential
risks.
6.
Guardrails: If you position guardrails on ramps, and
corners, they will slow down your vehicle operatives forcing them to
concentrate on corners or areas where manoeuvring space is tight. They can also
provide added protection for pedestrians as drivers won’t be able cut corners
or drift into pedestrian zones.
7. Team meetings: One thing that is unlikely to be a requirement is regular team
meetings, but it can be one of the best ways to effectively communicate any new
risks or changes to your safe system of work. By regularly reminding your
workers to stay safe you will be fulfilling your duty to make everyone aware,
and keeping health and safety at the forefront of your operations by
reinforcing the message every week or so.
So is there another way besides training and improving
worksite layout? Can accidents between forklift trucks and pedestrian workers
be reduced further or avoided altogether? More and more companies are now
looking at technology as the answer and using forklift warning systems.
ZoneSafe uses technology to help reduce the risk of
accidents between vehicles and pedestrians. Using RFID (radio frequency
identification), the proximity warning and alert systems make forklift drivers
aware of pedestrian workers and vice versa.
This type of forklift warning system has already proved to
be successful worldwide, however, the problem was that it was often too
expensive and only large companies with large budgets could afford it. Not
anymore. With increased development of RFID, the price of systems using this
technology is now much more affordable than you think.
Find out more at ZoneSafe.net
ZoneSafe
http://www.zonesafe.net
Email Us
T: 0120 286 8000
Knoll Technology Centre
Stapehill Road
Hampreston
BH21 7ND
Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
ZoneSafe will be exhibiting on Stand SH3670 at Safety & Health Expo 2019, 18-20 June, ExCeL, London, UK
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