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Warehouses can be hazardous places thanks to a number of potential hazards, from moving equipment, to working at height to heavy loads. Check in here for the latest content about warehouse safety.
This primer on safe lifting techniques will help you make sure that you can handle heavy (and not so heavy) loads without risking injury.
By: Safeopedia Staff
Only a safe warehouse can be a truly well-functioning warehouse. Find out how to identify and control warehouse hazards.
Warehouses should be designed for optimal efficiency, but not at the expense of safety. Follow these tips to achieve both.
By: Alex Selwitz
Forklifts are incredibly useful but risky tools. Find out how to stay safe when operating forklifts.
By: Tom Wilkerson
By: Jack Rubinger
Floor marking tape can be used to communicate warnings, organize items, and manage floor traffic. Learn how to find the safety tape that works for you.
By: Brad Hestbak
You can learn a lot from YouTube videos, and not just the educational ones. Check out these safety fails and the lessons we can get from them.
By: Daniel Clark | Safety and Quality Management System Specialist
Wearing protective equipment should be your team's first priority and a standard safety routine, but are you and your employees using the right hand protection for high risk work conditions? Check out our infographic to learn more.
Although warehouse work seems simple, it comes with a lot of hazards. Find out what you can do to give warehouse workers a safer work environment.
By: Steve Prentice
Forklift hand signals can prevent the most common causes of fatal forklift accidents. Find out what they are and who should use them.
By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Imbalanced or off-centered loads are a serious risk. Find out how to secure cargo the right way.
By: Jessica Barrett
More than 110,000 workers are involved in forklift-related accidents every day. Find out which type of barrier you need to make your warehouse safer.
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