Edition 69, July 2009

New tool for managing warehouse traffic

WorkCover NSW has published a new resource to help businesses manage the risks of loadshifting traffic in warehousing.

Traffic management in warehousing: Plan and Checklist is a practical tool to enable the development of safe systems of work in a warehouse. It takes a systematic approach, asking a series of simple 'yes/no' questions and suggesting possible control measures where a risk may exist.

In a warehouse, vehicles, pedestrians, and goods move frequently and in restricted spaces with restricted visibility. The consequences of collisions can be serious, with the potential for injury or even death.

The risk assessment matrix at the back of the document assists in the completion of an 'action plan', outlining priority risks, next steps, and responsibilities.

Filling out the checklist and plan will help identify the traffic management safety risks in a workplace and take the necessary steps to make the workplace a safe one.

The publication incorporates guidance on consultation, identifying hazards, safety inspections, fixing problems, supervision, and training. The checklist method covers all of these matters in a clear, step-by-step manner that keeps everything relevant to the reality of work in warehousing. From cover to cover, this guide is designed as a living document to be filled out, referred to and revised as necessary.

For more information on the Traffic Management in Warehousing: Plan and Checklist contact WorkCover NSW on 13 10 50 or visit www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Publications/Industry/RetailandWholesale/pages/TrafficManagementPlanChecklist.aspx

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