Warehouse Safety Tips | Episode 205 | Partners In Safety
Season 4, Episode 205, Nov 15, 2023, 09:54 PM
Partners In Safety
On today's podcast, we'll be talking with our friend, Blaine J. Hoffmann of The Safety Pro Podcast.
So - stay tuned.
You can find the show notes to each episode, links to the information mentioned on the podcast, the social media platforms we're on, and anything else related to the podcast at WarehouseSafetyTips.com.
If you're a seasoned Podcast Listener, this podcast will be different from most you listen to. It's based on exactly what the name implies - Warehouse Safety Tips. And since the people in that industry are busy - we know time is money so each episode will be as short and to the point as possible.
And now that all that is out of the way - let's get to the Podcast!
Partners In Safety
Have you ever heard the term "Tribe Knowledge"? It refers to knowledge within a group but unknown outside of it.
Regarding safety, it's essential to know as much as you can. Learning what other individuals are doing outside your influence allows your knowledge to grow and progress what's known about safety in the process.
That's precisely what we're doing today!
We're interviewing our friend Blaine J. Hoffmann - host of The Safety Pro Podcast and author of the book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" - to learn his safety tips.
As always - these tips are provided as guidelines for you to follow. Please be sure to follow the specific tips offered by your facility.
Here are five great tips from Blaine and a bonus tip from him and me.
On today's podcast, we'll be talking with our friend, Blaine J. Hoffmann of The Safety Pro Podcast.
So - stay tuned.
You can find the show notes to each episode, links to the information mentioned on the podcast, the social media platforms we're on, and anything else related to the podcast at WarehouseSafetyTips.com.
If you're a seasoned Podcast Listener, this podcast will be different from most you listen to. It's based on exactly what the name implies - Warehouse Safety Tips. And since the people in that industry are busy - we know time is money so each episode will be as short and to the point as possible.
And now that all that is out of the way - let's get to the Podcast!
Partners In Safety
Have you ever heard the term "Tribe Knowledge"? It refers to knowledge within a group but unknown outside of it.
Regarding safety, it's essential to know as much as you can. Learning what other individuals are doing outside your influence allows your knowledge to grow and progress what's known about safety in the process.
That's precisely what we're doing today!
We're interviewing our friend Blaine J. Hoffmann - host of The Safety Pro Podcast and author of the book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" - to learn his safety tips.
As always - these tips are provided as guidelines for you to follow. Please be sure to follow the specific tips offered by your facility.
Here are five great tips from Blaine and a bonus tip from him and me.
- Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention and Protocols - Housekeeping, alerting maintenance to issues, and making sure your facilities are properly marked off with safety floor tape and signs are vital.
- Understanding Materials and Mechanical Handling - Because receiving, handling, and shipping products are being handled both by hand and with all shapes and sizes of machinery - it's important to know exactly what you're supposed to be doing and where you're allowed to do it at all times.
- Avoiding Falling Objects - With racks and shelving as part of many facilities - it's important to know all the proper weight limits, stacking guidelines, height restrictions, and anything related to your warehouse.
- Fire Safety and Protection - Storage and disposal of flammable items need to be front of mind. And knowing what to do, who to contact, and where to go in the event of a fire - is equally important.
- Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - This is something we cover on a regular basis, and will continue to do so in the future. Making sure staff are wearing safety boots, gloves, hats, masks, respirators, vests, belts, harnesses, glasses, hearing protection, and anything else that will keep them safe needs to be constantly trained and enforced.
Bonus 1 - Emergency Preparedness via an EAP (Emergency Action Plan) - Knowing what to do in the case of an incident or emergency will make dealing with it that much easier.
Bonus 2 - Ensuring your entire facility is trained on all of the above and any other Safety Protocols your facility has in place. Having safety guidelines in place does nothing if your staff doesn't know about them. Training, drills, and staff involvement are great ways to keep safety front of mind.
Safety should be something you never stop training on, implementing, and improving upon!
Be sure to keep listening to this podcast, checking out The Safety Pro Podcast, and reading Blaine's Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" to better YOUR Safety Program!
Thank you for being part of another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips.
Until we meet next time - have a great week, and STAY SAFE!
Before moving on - here's a word from one of our sponsors.
If you've ever been to or worked in a warehouse - you know just how important safety is to management and staff. It's almost impossible to go 10 steps without seeing Safety Tape, Angles, Signs, and/or products.
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What makes Mighty Line the superior choice in keeping your facility safe and productive?
Bonus 2 - Ensuring your entire facility is trained on all of the above and any other Safety Protocols your facility has in place. Having safety guidelines in place does nothing if your staff doesn't know about them. Training, drills, and staff involvement are great ways to keep safety front of mind.
Safety should be something you never stop training on, implementing, and improving upon!
Be sure to keep listening to this podcast, checking out The Safety Pro Podcast, and reading Blaine's Book "Rethinking SAFETY Culture" to better YOUR Safety Program!
Thank you for being part of another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips.
Until we meet next time - have a great week, and STAY SAFE!
Before moving on - here's a word from one of our sponsors.
If you've ever been to or worked in a warehouse - you know just how important safety is to management and staff. It's almost impossible to go 10 steps without seeing Safety Tape, Angles, Signs, and/or products.
These items show us how to be safe and avoid danger in the workplace. And if you're looking for the best products to make this happen - look no further than Mighty Line!
Mighty Line Floor Signs / Floor Markings offer the best industrial products!
Go to MightyLineTape.com/SafetyTips to request a Sample Pack of their incredible Safety Signs and Floor Markings.
What makes Mighty Line the superior choice in keeping your facility safe and productive?
- Mighty Line Tape is the strongest floor tape on the market and has a beveled edge that increases durability for industrial brush scrubbers, forklifts, and heavy industrial wheel traffic.
- Easy installation and removal thanks to Mighty Line's peel-and-stick backing. You can apply and reapply it during installation - and it leaves no sticky residue should you need to remove it. This allows the ability to change workflow areas quickly and easily - and not have the downtime associated with painting or using floor markings that leave behind a mess when you remove them.
- Mighty Line Tape is 7 times thicker than the average Safety Floor Tape.
- Mighty Line's Signs and Markings come in various shapes, colors, and sizes. And if they don't have what you're looking for in stock - their Customize It Program allows you to create exactly what you're looking for.
- Mighty Line offers a Limited 3-Year Warranty on their Floor Signs and Markings.
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We're proud to have Mighty Line as THE Official Floor Sign / Floor Marking Company for the Warehouse Safety Tips Podcast and Site.
Again - Go to MightyLineTape.com/SafetyTips to request a Sample Pack of their incredible Safety Signs and Floor Markings.
If you visit WarehouseSafetyTips.com - you'll find the Show Notes for this episode.
Thank you for listening to Warehouse Safety Tips - and have a SAFE day!
Again - Go to MightyLineTape.com/SafetyTips to request a Sample Pack of their incredible Safety Signs and Floor Markings.
If you visit WarehouseSafetyTips.com - you'll find the Show Notes for this episode.
Thank you for listening to Warehouse Safety Tips - and have a SAFE day!