When you think of a loading dock, does a flurry of activity and the classic “beep, beep, beep” noise come to mind? A company’s loading dock is a hub of activity for shipping and receiving functions that keeps the businesses flowing. Unfortunately, about 25 percent of reported warehouse injuries occur on loading docks. With the […]
The foundation of a safe loading dock is a quality policy that outlines expectations for safety. Partner this policy with all the other aspects of Loading dock safety offered here, and your company will have all the tools available for a safer loading dock. Do you have other Loading Dock Safety needs? I also offer […]
The loading dock in a business is a high hazard area, with many different risks. With freight and powered equipment moving through the area, injuries can be significant, an easy way to reduce risk of injury is by providing employees with this loading dock safety training. Loading dock injuries reviewed Every 3 days someone is […]
Loading dock fatalities and serious injuries occur when there is unwanted separation between the trailer or truck being loaded and the loading dock. A glad hand lock can be used to secure a trucks air lines from connecting to the trailer, which means they won’t be pressurized, therefore they will be engaged. Trailer Air Brake […]
In any organization with a system for reporting accidents and incidents, there is always the risk of underreporting or overreporting. This discrepancy can significantly reduce the effectiveness and reliability of the reporting process. Accurate reporting is crucial because you can’t address issues that you aren’t aware of, and often, “near misses” serve as early warnings […]
So, while you as a safety professional strive for optimal safety in the workplace, and fully understand all the risks, don’t assume everyone does. A safety culture isn’t providing the best PPE equipment, a safety culture isn’t having the best safety programs; without a safety culture of caring for your employees, without your employees knowing […]
The first consideration for safety in welding is the location and peculiarities of the space in which the welding operation is to be performed. Restrictions Weld or cut only in locations specifically designated for this purpose unless you have obtained approval of the job and have taken the necessary precautions to eliminate fire and explosion […]
An employee is walking down a hallway, carrying a cup of coffee. While turning a sharp corner, they nearly collide with another employee, spilling coffee on the floor. Stepping into their office, the employee stumbles over an extension cord run across the doorway to power a printer, which pulls it to the floor. No one […]
It is important that action items are tracked and assigned or delegated to responsible parties. Unassigned action items are useless as they will most likely never be completed. This form will help you track, delegate, and follow-up on all corrective actions that result from an investigation. Steps to a quality corrective action plan State the […]
A self-conducted mock OSHA inspection should be done at small, low hazard workplaces without a safety director or safety department. The typical mock OSHA inspection should begin with a brief opening conference with senior management to plan the audit. In a self-inspection this would be a chance for the group to get together and set […]