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