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.”