Employee Safety
Initiate and reinforce safety protocols and define effective prevention techniques that will prioritize employee safety during harsh weather conditions.
U.S. companies pay $62 billion each year for workplace injuries. Studies show that for every $1 invested in an injury prevention program, up to $6 is returned.
Fulfillment Center 1
Warehouse 2
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severity - 3 sever
Monitor Conditions: Heavy Rain Accumulation
Consider postponing operations outside and ensure employee safety in wet conditions.
severity - 4 extreme
Cease Forklift Operations: Thunder and Lightning
Avoid letting any employees use the forklift during this inclement weather.
severity - 4 extreme
Close Smoking Area: High Fire Index
Prohibit smoking in designated smoking area at this time.
severity - 3 sever
Stay Inside Warehouse: Bad Air Quality
Postpone outdoor activity for a later time, unhealthy air quality will make working conditions dangerous. Ensure there is good ventilation indoors.
severity - 3 sever
Implement Heat Protocol: High Temp and Humidity
Ensure employees are instructed on how to avoid heat stress in hot, humid environments.
severity - 4 extreme
Implement Cold Weather Protocol: Low Temp
Ensure sidewalks and parking lots are salted and sanded. Brief employees to self-monitor for cold-stress. Make sure heat is working properly in the building and that employees have the proper equipment.
severity - 2 moderate
Monitor and Dry Floors: Slippery Conditions
Put up cautionary signs inside and make sure floors are being dried as frequently as possible so that when employees enter from the rainy conditions outside they have adequate warning.
severity - 4 extreme
Schedule Work Break: Extreme Heat
Establish a break schedule so that employees performing physical work during this heat have adequate rest breaks to avoid fatigue levels that could result in an accident.
severity - 3 sever
Provide Protective Gear: Bad Air Quality
Ensure employees have proper personal protective equipment such as gloves, eye and face coverings.
severity - 2 moderate
Put Up Visual Warnings: Fog
Place visual warnings near dock edges or any loading area.
severity - 2 moderate
Monitor Forklift Conditions: Rain
Make sure employees operating the forklift have the appropriate gear to be comfortable and safe. This can include gloves, hats, coats, and protective foot-ware.
severity - 1 minor
Schedule Forklift Inspection: Good Conditions
Schedule a forklift inspection to make sure everything is working properly and that no repairs are needed.
severity - 2 moderate
Set Up Floor Mats Inside: Wet Conditions
Set up floor mats for employees to dry off shoes before entering the indoor facility. Avoid letting any rainwater build up inside that could cause people to fall.
severity - 2 moderate
Promote Health and Wellness Practices: Extreme Cold
Encourage employees to remain hydrated, well-rested, and maintain a healthy diet especially during this extreme cold front. Remind employees to stay home if they are ill so that you can mitigate outbreaks.
severity - 4 extreme
Promote Health and Wellness Practices: Extreme Heat
Encourage employees to remain hydrated, well-rested, and maintain a healthy diet especially during this heat. Remind employees to stay home if they are ill so that you can mitigate outbreaks.
severity - 3 sever
Monitor Forklift Conditions: Snow Accumulation
Consider postponing operations that require using the forklift outside and ensure employee safety in snowy conditions.