Health and safety in the workplace has become a politically and economically sensitive issue in recent times, and industrial storage systems can have a significant effect on the incidence of workplace injuries and accidents.
The cost to business of injured workers is great - not only in time lost, but potential compensation claims, low workplace morale and high staff turnover. There is also the cost to the community at large to be considered including strain on the National Health system, where injuries leave workers with chronic conditions.
Having an efficient and user-friendly storage system in place allows staff to easily and safely access stock. Such systems are industry specific and can include such features as conveyors and speed rails, carts and trucks, mobile cabinets and racks, jacks, lifts and tilters.
Workbenches, tables and workstations which are ergonomically designed to minimise repetitive bending, lifting and twisting on process lines can also help to prevent workplace injury and strain.
Other accessories such as mobile and adjustable ladders and steps with work access and service platforms are also useful innovations in the area of industrial storage which can improve safety standards and productivity at the same time. Sliding or rotating racks and shelves are similarly worth investigating to make the best use of the available space, as well as looking after the wellbeing of staff and boosting returns.
The cost to business of injured workers is great - not only in time lost, but potential compensation claims, low workplace morale and high staff turnover. There is also the cost to the community at large to be considered including strain on the National Health system, where injuries leave workers with chronic conditions.
Having an efficient and user-friendly storage system in place allows staff to easily and safely access stock. Such systems are industry specific and can include such features as conveyors and speed rails, carts and trucks, mobile cabinets and racks, jacks, lifts and tilters.
Workbenches, tables and workstations which are ergonomically designed to minimise repetitive bending, lifting and twisting on process lines can also help to prevent workplace injury and strain.
Other accessories such as mobile and adjustable ladders and steps with work access and service platforms are also useful innovations in the area of industrial storage which can improve safety standards and productivity at the same time. Sliding or rotating racks and shelves are similarly worth investigating to make the best use of the available space, as well as looking after the wellbeing of staff and boosting returns.