SEASONAL STAFF AND WAREHOUSE SAFETY
Are you employing seasonal staff this year? Will it affect your warehouse safety
Statistics show that accidents often increase when large numbers of additional staff are taken on by a warehouse. They may be young and inexperienced. They may be new to each other, to the job or to your way of working.
It’s essential to consider how this might impact your warehouse safety. Seasonal workers, while crucial for handling increased demand, often have less experience and familiarity with your specific safety protocols. This can lead to a higher risk of accidents and injuries. Ensuring thorough training and clear communication of safety procedures is vital. Regular safety briefings, close supervision, and a buddy system can help integrate seasonal staff smoothly and maintain a safe working environment for everyone.
We offer some essential tips to keep you and your business safe.
Train Them
- Inspect existing training certificates – ideally checking with the organisation that issued them.
- Arrange refresher courses specific to your operation to increase your warehouse safety
- Train all staff to work safely around forklifts
Supervise Them
- Remind them of all safe practices
- Enforce your safety rules
- Be prepared to discipline rule breakers to ensure your warehouse safety
Equip Them
Provide the right personal protective equipment which may include:
- Hard hat
- Safety goggles or glasses
- Safety boots with steel toe caps
- Overalls
- Safety gloves
- Choose user friendly lift trucks – they’re safe for both operators and nearby workers and increase your warehouse safety in general – and DON’T forget about adding the necessary safety lights to your forklift!
Value Them
- Show you care and they will repay you with good work
- Encourage personal development
- Treat them well – you may need their help again one day!
Follow these guidelines and you will reduce the cost of damage to personnal, goods and equipment and increase your warehouse safety. You will also have a team that works more productively.
