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Logistics is a complex industry that exposes employees to a whole variety of risks, such as falling from a height, poor lifting technique, unsafe use of forklifts, or inadequate fire safety provision. Work related accidents within the storage and warehousing industry remain a major issue, with many thousands of reported incidents recorded each year. Health and Safety in Logistics examines each aspect of health and safety in turn, with a focus on warehousing and transportation.
Health and Safety in Logistics informs managers of the potential hazards found within the logistics industry and how they can make the workplace as safe as possible for their staff, giving them an in-depth knowledge of this vital area.
List of contents
Chapter - 01: Introduction - The importance of health and safety; Chapter - 02: Basic principles of health and safety; Chapter - 03: Physical health issues; Chapter - 04: Mental health; Chapter - 05: Drug and alcohol issues; Chapter - 06: Personal protection equipment; Chapter - 07: Safe storage and warehouse layout; Chapter - 08: Manual handling; Chapter - 09: Materials handling equipment; Chapter - 10: Fire safety; Chapter - 11: Yard safety; Chapter - 12: Vehicle loading; Chapter - 13: Road vehicle specifications, maintenance and compliance; Chapter - 14: Accident prevention during vehicle operations; Chapter - 15: Transport of dangerous goods by road; Chapter - 16: Vehicle mounted loading equipment; Chapter - 17: Seafreight, rolling motorway and airfreight; Chapter - 18: Miscellaneous issues; Chapter - 19: Health and safety monitoring and audit
About the author
Jerry Rudd is a Logistics and Supply Chain professional with over 25 years' experience. He has worked with companies such as Ford, Peugeot, the Bank of England and Wincanton.
Summary
A comprehensive guide to health and safety in logistics covering every essential area, including risk assessments, safety in the warehouse and hazard avoidance in transport operations.
Foreword
Looks at vehicles, their maintenance and driving standards as well as the important role of managers in safe operation, for example by optimum vehicle routing
