Storage And Warehousing
Did you know workers in warehousing have a higher than average chance of being seriously injured at work?
Almost 70% of these injuries are caused by hazardous manual handling and slips, trips and falls.
In your industry alone, by the end of September, more than $3 million had been paid on workplace injury claims made in 2010-11. Overall, the average total claims cost is estimated to be $57,000 per claim.
You will find information on how to identify hazards and control risks on this page. Other guidance that may help you includes:
- A guide to manual order picking
- A guide to handling large, bulky or awkward items
- Unpacking shipping containers
- Safe operation of cold storage facilities
You may also find the following information helpful:
- Maintenance and repair - controlling risks during maintenance and repair, including guidance, checklists and sticker templates
- Slips, trips and falls - includes a comprehensive checklist to help you control the risks associated with slips, trips and falls
Further information: If you have any questions or need further advice, contact the WorkSafe advisory service.
Your health and safety guide to
Storage and Warehousing
| About the industry | Your legal duties | How to comply |
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| About the industry What are the risks? Preventing injury |
Your legal duties Employers Employees Compliance and enforcement |
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