Here's how you can prioritize safety in a warehouse setting.

Es muy importante y actualmente un básico en cualquier almacén, ya que los almacenes siempre han tenido riesgos asociados a su operación, ejemplo: Colisión, aplastamiento, riesgo eléctrico, explosión, caídas, etc. Las rutinas o actividades deben documentarse bien, papel, video y/o animación. Se debe reforzar desde el onboarding del personal y de manera constante, aunque nuestros equipos de trabajo tengan ya años realizando la actividad o rutinas. Generar consciencia en las personas que operamos un almacén o visitamos, ya que otro punto importante, son las visitas especiales, como personal de las oficinas centrales, proveedores o incluso clientes. Estos grupos desconocen los riesgos y no están familiarizados con las actividades.

Para priorizar a segurança em um ambiente de depósito, considere implementar estas medidas principais: 1. Controle de Acesso: Use sistemas como cartões de acesso ou biometria para limitar quem pode entrar no depósito. 2. Vigilância por Vídeo: Instale câmeras para monitorar áreas críticas e gravar atividades. 3. Iluminação Adequada: Mantenha áreas bem iluminadas para dissuadir intrusos e melhorar a vigilância. 4. **Sistema de Alarme: Implemente um sistema que alerte sobre intrusões ou emergências como incêndios. 5. **Organização Física: Mantenha o depósito organizado para facilitar a vigilância e minimizar riscos de acidentes. Essas medidas combinadas ajudam a proteger tanto os bens armazenados quanto as pessoas que trabalham no local.

Algumas maneiras contribui muito fazendo chek list da empilhadeira para a manutenção preventiva, uma alerta para não agravar evitando uma manutenção mais grave que é a corretiva

Safety Training- 1-Classroom internal and external Training to all involved people. 2-Safety talk. 3-Dailly tool box talk. 4-Daily forklift checklist fill up and monitoring. 5-Proper Manual handling of material. 6-Display Chemical compatability chart. 7-Proper identification of products name because some Chemicals or products name are very similar so avoid to any miss operation. 8-Display and Training of PPEs matrix.

Here is a list of warehouse equipment that may require regular checks and training: 1. Forklifts 2. Pallet jacks 3. Scissor lifts 4. Cherry pickers 5. Aerial lifts 6. Cranes 7. Hoists 8. Conveyors 9. Sortation systems 10. Palletizers 11. Generators 12. Compressors 13. Pumps 14. Hydraulic systems 15. Electrical systems Training may include: 1. Operator training for safe usage 2. Regular maintenance and inspection procedures 3. Troubleshooting and repair training 4. Safety protocols and emergency procedures 5. Load capacity and stability training 6. Hazard recognition and prevention training. Note: The specific training required may vary depending on the equipment, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Hazards Sign- Visual display are play important role any work place or warehouse. 1. Warning: Forklift Traffic 2. Caution: Slippery Floor 3. Danger: Falling Objects 4. Warning: Chemical Storage 5. Caution: Wet Floor 6. Warning: Heavy Machinery in Use 7. Danger: High Noise Area 8. Warning: Electrical Hazards 9. Caution: Uneven Flooring 10. Warning: Fire Hazard 11. Warning: Explosive Materials 12. Caution: Open Pit or Hole 13. Danger: Biological Hazards Some other signs. - Exit signs - Emergency phone signs - First aid signs - Fire extinguisher signs - Spill response signs - PPE - Safety instruction signs.

Actualmente la tecnología juega un papel muy importante ya que complementa a la señalética tradicional, para indicarnos riesgos y prevenirlos, ya que podemos ver cómo con sensores e iluminación en cruces de andén para peatones y montacargas, hacen el flujo más seguro. De igual manera cámaras en los mástiles y soporte de carga para los montacargas. Los letreros, espejos, pintura, ayudas visuales etc. Siguen siendo elementos valiosos que nunca pasan de moda.

Traffic management in a warehouse, This includes: 1. Designated traffic lanes and routes 2. Pedestrian crossings and walkways 3. Vehicle speed limits 4. Traffic signs and signals 5. Parking and staging areas 6. Clear visibility and lighting 7. Separation of people and equipment 8. Safe loading and unloading procedures 9. Proper vehicle maintenance 10. Training for drivers and Operators Some common traffic management strategies in warehouses include: - One-way traffic flow - Designated pedestrian zones - Vehicle-free zones - Speed bumps or humps - Traffic mirrors or cameras - Automated traffic management.

Debemos de partir de reglas claras, descritas en un procedimiento o instrucciones de trabajo. Podemos ver en videos de internet, desafortunados accidentes, en cruces de andén y andenes de carga. Apoyados de análisis de riesgo, se refuerza con controles físicos, controles visuales, automatización, sistemas pokayoke, señalética, etc. ¡Todo suma y ayuda a prevenir accidentes!

Emergency preparedness- Refers to the steps taken to prepare for and respond to unexpected events or disasters, such as: 1. Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes, floods) 2. Fires or explosions 3. Chemical spills or leaks 4. Medical emergencies 5. Power outages or equipment failures 6. Cybersecurity breaches 7. Pandemics or public health crises.

Something I see missing in jobs that require more activity during the working hours is proper health programs. Implementing a health program that focuses on how to help with the daily activities of the job task’s such as stretches that target areas that are prone to fatigue because of repetitive movements. Also a work out program and even a nutrition program can help with the workers health and prevent future injuries. Along with maintaining health for the individual it’ll help with productivity with fewer call outs due to fatigue or illness.