Warehousing Safety

Accidents in storage and warehousing

 In 2007/08 the storage, warehousing and road haulage industries reported over 10,000 work related accidents to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Local Authorities. Over 1700 of these accidents were classified as major injuries such as fractures and amputations.

 The free short guide ‘Warehousing and storage – Keep it safe’ (INDG412) has been produced by the HSE to help those involved in warehousing and stroage reduce the number of injuries and cases of occupational ill health. Use the link to download the leaflet.

The most common types of accidents are:

• Slips and trips
• Manual handling
• Falls from height
• Being hit by a moving vehicle

For more general information on each just click on the links.

Where can I get more information? 

• 'Warehousing and storage: A guide to health and safety' HSG76 - HSE Official Guidance - available to order and free pdf download available
   
• The Storage Equipment and Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) - Find list of approved racking inspectors 
   
• Health and safety in the storage and warehousing industry - HSE website information 
   
• The Fork Lift Truck Assoction - fork lift truck industry association
    

• The British Industrial Truck Association - fork lift truck industry association