As the summer months approach are you making sure your warehouse is safe for your employees? A very hot warehouse can slow production down and be harmful to employees. Here are a few steps to check before summer arrives to keep your employees safe.

• Be sure to check that there is proper ventilation. There should be a cooling system in place or fans

• As an extra precaution leave out easily accessible respiratory equipment.  Dust or other particles can get blown around from a cooling system or fans and cause breathing issues

• Make sure any protective eye-wear that is worn can be easily cleaned from sweat or other conditions caused by the heat

• Water should be easily accessible to make sure all employees stay well hydrated

• Place signs as reminders to employees to drink a lot of water and stay safe

These are just a few of the steps to take.  Prepare before the heat arrives.

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