While you won't find a requirement for anchoring and securing your pallet racks specifically stated in the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, OSHA frequently cites racking safety issues (such as racks not anchored to the floor) under the General Duty Clause which states: Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment [...]
If your warehouse is in violation of any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations, it could be a dangerous place for employees and visitors. According to OSHA, many warehouse injuries and illnesses can be tracked to ten most prevalent warehouse violations.: 1. Forklifts 2. Hazard communication 3. Exits 4. Electrical – wiring methods, components, and equipment 5. [...]
Courtesy Kevan Davis The most common reason OSHA doles out citations to warehouses in for forklift non-compliance. Workplace safety is increasingly taking center stage, and it’s not a favorable role being played. Articles frequently highlight the dangers of industrial work settings, and the cavalier management that doesn’t keep the business in compliance. According to the OSHA, fatal workplace [...]
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