Key Hazards for Unpacking Shipping Containers
From opening the shipping containers doors, to unloading and moving product within the warehouse
Key hazards
ask Yourself
- Is the container on even ground
- is there enough lighting to safely? Unload the contents on the container?
- Are there loose items? Has the load shifted? (what is a shifted load)
- If the contents are on pallets do you have the right equipment to unload them?
- Are there heavy loose items on the top layer of items in the shipping container?
- Before opening the container door did you check for falling boxes?
Key Principals
What to do.
- Always have a plan for safe container unloading.
- Do not allow workers inside the container if there is a smell of chemicals or a visible spill.
- Typically a forklift should not occupy the same container as other workers.
- When unloading a container by hand, try to have at least 2 people per container.
- Ensure workers who are unpacking containers are trained, supervised and competent. Use Lumper HQ or other professional lumper services.
- Ensure workers wear appropriate PPE including steel toe boots and gloves when unloading a container.
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