Did you know that October is National Safe Work Month? It is a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace and this includes your warehouse.

During October each year, Safe Work Australia (SWA) ask workers and employers across Australia to commit to safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians.

Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. No job should be unsafe and no death or injury is acceptable. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone.

So this October think safe. work safe. be safe. at your workplace by planning and implementing work health and safety procedures.

All warehouses are full of hazards, from warehouse machinery to racking there are a number of items that pose a risk to your staff. Maintaining a safe work environment should be a priority at all times, not just when it becomes a problem. So how can you make your warehouse safe?

With so many hazards within the warehouse, the best option is to constantly monitor and assess for any potential dangers and carrying out corrective actions to remedy the hazard. Warehouse racking can be damaged easily with machinery operating in the area and it is often left unattended. Damaged warehouse racking poses a seriously dangerous threat to your staff as it impacts the load capacity of the system. A simple way to keep on top of what's seen as minor damage to your system is to engage in a Racking Safety Inspection. The Australian Standard AS4084-2012 recommends that they are carried out on an annual basis.

If you haven't had an audit in the last twelve months or you normally give them a miss, there is no better time than National Safe Work Month to get yours done! You might be surprised at damage that has gone unnoticed.

To help keep your warehouse safe - we offer your first audit with us on us* - submit the form below to secure your complimentary Warehouse Safety Racking Inspection.

*Within the Perth Metro Only