Is your warehouse safe? Would OSHA agree? In this slide deck, we cover some of the most common hazards and causes of injury in today's warehouses, how they can be prevented, and tips for complying with OSHA regulations in your area.

1. Warehouse Safety
& OSHA Regulations
AK Material Handling Systems
8630 Monticello Ln N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

2. More than
145,000
people work in over
7,000
warehouses
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3. IMAGINE
THE
INJURIES?

4. TOP
3CAUSES OF
INJURY
• DOCKS
• FORKLIFTS
• CONVEYORS

5. DOCKS
HAZARD: Injuries can happen when
forklifts are driven off the dock, or
product/equipment falls on employees.
SOLUTIONS
Drive forklifts slowly on docks
Secure dock plates, checking capacities
Keep clear of dock edges
Provide visual warnings near dock edges

6. 100 killed &
95,000 injured
EVERY YEAR
while operating
forklifts

7. SOLUTIONS
Properly maintain equipment
Before use, examine machinery
Follow procedures for pickup
Maintain safe clearances for aisles

8. CONVEYORS
HAZARD: Workers can be caught in between
“pinch points”, hit by falling products, or
develop musculoskeletal disorders by
repetitive postures or motions.
SOLUTIONS
Constantly inspect conveyors
Check that pinch points are protected
Train employees on conveyor procedures
Maintain proper lighting around area
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9. PREVENTION
EDUCATE
On proper safety measures
TRAIN
Workers on warehouse equipment
ESTABLISH
A communication system between employees
ENSURE
Fire, lockout, and equipment
procedures are in place

10. If you don't follow the rules…

11. IT WILL COST YOU
$38,000
$150,000
direct costs
indirect costs

12. QUICK
TIPS
ENSURE…
• Floors are swept, aisles are clear
• Lifting is done correctly, avoiding
repetitive movements
• Ladders are inspected before use
• Hazard zones are clearly marked
• All employees are alert when working
with and next to machinery

13. SAFETY
isn’t an option,
it’s the
LAW

14. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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10
TOP
CITATIONS
NEXT…

15. TOP
10
1. Forklifts
2. Hazard
Communication
3. Electrical, wiring
methods
4. Electrical, system
design
5. Guarding floor &
wall openings and holes
6. Exits
7. Mechanical
power transmission
8. Respiratory
protection
9. Lockout/tagout
10. Portable fire
extinguishers
CITATIONS

16. COMMON CODES:
1926.250(a)(1)
All materials stored in tiers shall be stacked, racked, blocked,
interlocked, or otherwise secured to prevent sliding, falling or
collapse.
1926.250(a)(2)
Maximum safe load limits of floors within buildings and
structures, in pounds per square foot, shall be conspicuously
posted in all storage areas, except for floor or slab on grade.
Maximum safe loads shall not be exceeded.
1926.250(a)(3)
Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear to provide for the
free and safe movement of material handling equipment or
employees. Such areas shall be kept in good repair.
1926.250(a)(4)
When a difference in road or working levels exist, means such
as ramps, blocking, or grading shall be used to ensure the
safe movement of vehicles between the two levels.
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17. For a FULL list of Regulations
please visit,
osha.gov

18. A Little
Help
From
Our
Friends
http://www.kokeinc.com
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19. FOR
QUESTIONS,
DESIGN,
CONSULTATION,
PALLET RACK
SYSTEMS
763-493-5015
8630 Monticello Ln N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
sales@akequipment.com

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