Pedestrian walkways are designated areas in warehouses and factories intended for those who get by on foot. They may lead to specific areas, fire exits or storage zones. The intent behind pedestrian walkways is to ensure maximum safety, to keep people walking apart from those in forklift trucks and other vehicles and thereby reduce the incidence and possibility of accidents in the workplace. Pedestrian walkway safety is something which employers and those designing workplaces need to pay close attention to.

In 2017, 951 work related deaths occurred in Canada, an increase of 43 from the previous year. According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), nearly 1 out of 13 such deaths are attributable to forklift collisions.

The most recent statistics from the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) tell us that in 2017, 951 workplace fatalities were recorded in Canada, an increase of 46 from the previous year. Among these deaths were 23 young workers aged 15-24. Add to these fatalities the 251,508 accepted claims (an increase from 241,508 the previous year) for lost time due to a work-related injury or disease.

This post will help to outline key aspects to consider when controlling speed and safe brake distances in your industrial site, making it a safer place for both pedestrians and operators of heavy equipment.

It goes without saying that industrial equipment can be dangerous when it’s being used. That’s why machines are designed with safety equipment and operators wear personal protective equipment when using them.

While companies very often try to run health and safety campaigns in order to try and educate their employees with the aim of creating a safer work culture, very often the impact of these initiatives are not long lasting.

Safety is a critical part of every warehouse manager’s day. Anywhere that you find large machinery, heavy items, tall racking, and people together, accidents are a possibility. Even though pallet racks are generally a very safe form of storage, especially if you are using high-quality pallet rack safety solutions, dangers still exist.

La sécurité sur site industriel devrait être primordiale pour toute entreprise, en particulier pour les industries de la construction, des transports, de la fabrication, de la gestion des déchets, etc. Les accidents dans ces industries peuvent entraîner des blessures graves, voire mortelles.

If you have workers who carry out any of their work tasks in confined spaces, there is an increased level of risk that this causes. For example, a confined space may be low in oxygen, contain a toxic atmosphere or pose a potential engulfment or entrapment risk.