Warehouse & Workplace

Ensure that pedestrians are managed, and where possible keep them away from vehicles.

Creating orderly queues using retractable barriers can ensure exits and entrance ways are kept clear.

Walkway railing sets can be used to ensure that pedestrians do not stray into the path of oncoming vehicles and lifting equipment. Proper guard rails can also be used to keep pedestrians away from dangerous equipment.

Close of areas that are undergoing maintenance, keeping staff and visitors well away from enexpected unfinished surfaces or trip hazards.

Workplace signage is easy to implement and can be used to ensure that exit routes are known, where safety equipment is located and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Ensure that any area that is a "high risk" such as a warehouse where forklifts may be operating has the proper PPE signage warning anyone who enters the area that they should be wearing toe protectors, hi vis clothing and that they should expect vehicle traffic.

Blind spots can be found in almost every workplace and public area. From the office to car park, or even hospital. These blind corners can lead to people walking into each other or worse walking out infront of vehicles or heavy equipment.

Fit convex mirrors at blind spots allowing pedestrians to see around corners, and drivers to peer into blind spots. There are variants suitable for warehouse ceilings, narrow corridors, prisons, narrow driveways and more, all allowing people in the area to have better situational awareness and avoiding collisions and accidents.

Some businesses such as shops and banks where cash or expensive merchandise is handled pose more of a risk for security than other workplaces.

Placing mirrors at strategic locations can ensure staff can see into a blind spot before proceeding or see if they are being followed.

Ensure that areas with different purposes are clearly marked. In warehouses this can be done by painting the floor or using colour coded tapes.

This allows you to mark areas where exit routes are, and therefore must be kept free and not obstructed by stock or packing materials.

Pedestrian areas can also be zoned off helping to separate vehicles and pedestrians wherever possible.

Taking preventative measures is always a better step than being reactive.

If there are areas that are prone to slip risks install a high traction surface to improve grip. This can be in the form of sticky grip tapes, high traction stair nosing or skid resistant floor paints.

Along with this always ensure cleaning staff deploy a "wet floor" warning system when cleaning or mopping.

Sometimes the layout of a property dictates that machinery or buildings be placed in vulnerable locations, all is not lost though.

By installing suitable guide rails, bollards and hoop barriers you can ensure that any miscalculation by a delivery driver or fork lift operator does not result in a costly repair bill and production outage.

No matter how hard you try some accidents will happen. In these instances it is essential you are prepared to keeop your staff and any vistors safe.

ensure you have appropriate first aid kits located strategically around the building to help in the event something goes wrong.

To counteract the potential damage of a fire, ensure that you have adequate fire extinguishers within easy reach.

Store dangerous chemicals and cleaning substances in suitable locked cabinets, ensuring they are out of reach of those that are not trained on how to use them.

Most chemical and hazardous substance lockers contain leak control systems that catch spilt fluids or materials ensuring they do not cause further damage.