Transport, logistics and warehousing

Common Risks and hazards in the transport sector:

  • strain from repetitive movements, like manual order picking or loading and unloading
  • injuries from lifting, pushing and pulling heavy loads
  • machinery and vehicle noise
  • slips and trips
  • falls from height, such as when unloading a truck
  • being hit by forklifts and trucks
  • exposure to chemicals (for example, fumes in enclosed shipping containers)
  • fatigue from shift work
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