WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Loading and unloading equipment should only be done by people with the relevant knowledge and experience. Heavy loads can be extremely dangerous if not handled correctly. To ensure equipment is loaded and unloaded safely, personnel must have the appropriate training and experience.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Warning In 2018, there were a reported 221,400 workplace related injuries in the transportation and warehousing industry reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workers loading and unloading cargo are exposed to serious danger in that heavy objects may hit or fall on them if they don’t follow the right loading and unloading safety procedures. Following the […]