Warehouse work is risky. You’ll need to follow safety standards to operate with as few hazards as possible.
In the UK, warehouse safety regulations require all businesses to do the following:
- Go through a risk assessment
This will pinpoint danger areas and highlight what safe working practices are needed.
You can use the SMI Risk Assessment Template for this.
- Use warehouse safety signs
Safety signs highlight rules that must be followed when working in a warehouse.
This includes when to wear hi-vis clothing, your fire safety procedure, and where to find first aid.
You can shop visual management products and signs and labels via our store.
- Operate with the right equipment
All equipment used in a warehouse must abide by Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) regulations.
This means your warehouse equipment must:
- Be made for the work
- Be made of the right material
- Have the right safety features
Mobile warehouse steps must also be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.