Loading bay safety

Thorworld Industries has highlighted the importance of safety in the loading and unloading area in a presentation given during the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Safety Conference. Mark James, Thorworld's health & safety manager, outlined key hazards including moving vehicles, height variation and weather, and suggested solutions. He also advised on applicable standards and directives for loading and unloading equipment.

"Without a robust safety strategy, the vehicle loading and unloading area is an accident waiting to happen," he said. "However, it requires only the use of some simple, low-cost and highly effective safety aids to ensure that you are loading and unloading with confidence."