Reviews:
“UKWA applauds
Jerry Rudd for assembling this unique and invaluable compilation of expert
advice and practical guidance, and highly recommends the handbook as a tool for
our members and operators in the wider logistics sector that want to send a
clear message to customers, suppliers and employees that they are serious about
safety.”
—Peter Ward, Chief Executive, UK Warehousing
Association
“This book it
excellent; it provides a common-sense approach to managing health and safety in
the logistics sector and is a must for all those in charge of keeping warehouse
staff and drivers safe at work. It is written in plain English and explains
complex requirements in easy to understand language.”
—Ruth Waring
FCILT, Compliance Director, Acumen Logistics Group
“Jerry Rudd has
brought together in a single volume a comprehensive introduction to health and
safety covering the diverse aspects of the logistics sector. The provision of
extensive references is especially valuable as it allows readers to identify
further material when required. He has managed to present what is essentially a
legal and technical subject in an eminently readable and accessible format.”
—James Clark,
Secretary-General, British Industrial Truck Association
Description:
Logistics is a
complex industry that exposes employees to a whole variety of risks. These
include not only accidents on the road and deaths and injuries resulting from
unsafe use of forklifts, but also the consequences of poor fire safety,
long-term health risks due to poor manual handling technique and problems
relating to mental health. Many thousands of incidents are recorded every year.
This book examines each aspect of health and safety in turn, with a focus on
warehousing and transportation.
Health and
Safety in Logistics informs managers about potential hazards found in the industry and
explains in detail how they can make the workplace as safe as possible.
Key Features at a glance:
- Outlines health and safety from the
basic principles such as establishing the best culture, through to issues
relating to physical and mental health, personal protection equipment, manual
and mechanical handling, and safe transport operations
- Provides the most up to date
regulatory information on health and safety, such as the Health and Safety at
Work Act (HASAWA)
- Focuses on assessment and elimination
of risks, compliance and the avoidance of unsafe practices in logistics and
transportation
- Looks at vehicles, their maintenance
and driving standards as well as the important role of managers in safe operation,
for example by optimum vehicle routing
Contents:
List of figures
List of tables
Acknowledgements
Chapter 01.
Introduction: The importance of health and safety • Origin and content of this book •
Conclusion
Chapter 02.
Basic principles of health and safety • The cultural approach to health and safety • Health and
safety law • Health and safety management: Basic principles • Plan, do, check,
act • Conclusion
Chapter 03.
Physical health issues
• Musculoskeletal disorders • Working hours, night work and shift work • Noise
• Asbestos • Infectious diseases • Skin conditions • Conclusion
Chapter 04.
Mental health (Andrea
Newton) • Introduction • Workplace issues • The importance of effective
leadership • Conclusion: Being a decent employer
Chapter 05.
Drug and alcohol issues • The effect of drugs and alcohol on driving • Alcoholism and addiction
• Alcohol and drug misuse • Developing a drug and alcohol policy • Alcohol and
drug testing • Conclusion
Chapter 06.
Personal protection equipment • The importance of PPE • The law relating to PPE • Risk
assessment for PPE • Types of PPE • Conclusion
Chapter 07.
Safe storage and warehouse layout • Packaging • Pallet safety • Racking • Warehouse layout •
Storage of hazardous goods • Conclusion
Chapter 08.
Manual handling •
Legal requirements • Avoiding manual handling • Alternatives to manual handling
• Risk assessments • Pushing and pulling a load • Conclusion
Chapter 09.
Materials handling equipment • UK legal requirements • US requirements • Training requirements •
Safety features available on forklifts • Pre-use inspections • Forklift
stability • Good and bad practice • Conclusion
Chapter 10.
Fire safety • Legal
requirements • Risk assessments • Fire detection and alarms • Fire fighting
equipment • Sprinkler systems • Escape • Conclusion
Chapter 11.
Yard safety • Yard
layout • Yard operations • Drop trailer operations • Conclusion
Chapter 12.
Vehicle loading •
Warehouses without dock levellers • Dock levellers • Safety of the load •
Conclusion
Chapter 13.
Road vehicle specifications, maintenance and compliance • Vehicle selection • Tyres •
Additional vehicle safety features • Walk-round checks • Operator’s Licence
compliance • Fleet operator recognition scheme • CLOCS • Company car tax •
Conclusion
Chapter 14.
Accident prevention during vehicle operations • Bad driving habits • Driver
recruitment and selection • Health • Vehicle routing • Driving standards •
Accident procedure • Conclusion
Chapter 15.
Transport of dangerous goods by road • Introduction • ADR and CDG • Information to be displayed
on vehicles • EU: The Kemler system • Equipment to be carried • REACH • US
regulations • Conclusion
Chapter 16.
Vehicle-mounted loading equipment • Cranes • Tail lifts • Vehicle-mounted forklifts •
Conclusion
Chapter 17.
Seafreight, rolling motorway and airfreight • Absolute authority of the captain • Types of
seafreight • Hazardous goods • Container and trailer loading • Rolling motorway
• Airfreight • Conclusion
Chapter 18.
Miscellaneous issues
• First aiders • Vulnerable workers • Slips and trips • Computer screens •
Electrical safety • Work at height • Automation of warehouse tasks • Safety
knives and cutters • Conveyors and automated warehouses • Conclusion
Chapter 19.
Health and safety monitoring and audits • Monitoring methods • Health and safety audits • Accident
investigation • Conclusion
Afterword
Appendix:
Useful websites
References
Index
About the Author:
Jerry Rudd is a Logistics and Supply Chain professional
with over 25 years’ experience. He has worked with companies such as Ford,
Peugeot, the Bank of England and Wincanton.
Target Audience:
It is a must for
all those warehouse managers in charge of keeping warehouse staff and drivers
safe at work.