Handling Equipment
1. Pump/pallet truck. This is a manual, handle-pushed/pulled wheeled device, whose body consists mainly of two long forks that can...
Manual Handling
Operatives can suffer bruises and broken bones from items dropped or falling from shelves or equipment. Operatives also risk bruises...
Food Storage and Handling
Methods of food storage differ greatly, depending on the type of food, its sensitivity to handling, and the way it...
Hazardous Materials
In the UK, warehouse storage of hazardous materials is regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or local government....
Management of Controlled Substances
Controlled substances are “controlled” because they are dangerous to transport, handle, and store. The risks they pose are manifold: spillages...
Packaging: Processes and Problems
Packaging waste Packaging protects and present goods. Disposal of packaging materials into landfill sites is considered bad practice and can...
The Value of Team Working in Logistics
A well-managed team provides relevant, useful support when necessary. For example, new projects can be planned and executed, colleague absences...
Warehousing and Storage (3)
Risk Reduction The warehouse operator bears the responsibility for ensuring that the warehoused goods are stored, forwarded, and returned in...
Warehousing and Storage (2)
Supply levelling (production regulation) The warehouse helps companies gear their supply and demand with improved parity. With a warehouse, the...