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What is the difference between Safety Standards for Warehouse Facility and Safety Standards for Material Handling?

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Question added by Faisal Aslam , Managing Director , Infinite Green Energy Pvt Ltd
Date Posted: 2016/02/12
AL HARES RAJAB
by AL HARES RAJAB , HSE Consultant / Trainer , PETROSAFE PROFESSIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CONSULTANCY

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), warehousing establishments are usually cited for the following 10 OSHA standards:

1. Forklifts

2. Hazard communication

3. Electrical, wiring methods

4. Electrical, system design

5. Guarding floor & wall openings and holes

6. Exits

7. Mechanical power transmission

8. Respiratory protection

9. Lockout/tagout

10. Portable fire extinguishers

 

 

Handling and storing materials involve diverse operations such as hoisting tons of steel with a crane; driving a truck loaded with concrete blocks; carrying bags or materials manually; and stacking palletized bricks or other materials such as drums, barrels, kegs, and lumber. The efficient handling and storing of materials are vital to industry. In addition to raw materials, these operations provide a continuous flow of parts and assemblies through the workplace and ensure that materials are available when needed. Unfortunately, the improper handling and storing of materials often result in costly injuries.

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