Safety of transport operations

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Before you start work, remember that you must:

  • Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training,
  • Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
  • Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.
  • Have the required qualifications (e.g., for operating forklifts).

Means of transport

The following are used in transport work:

  • Lift trucks: front, side, specialized, lifting (manual, electric, motorized), platform, tractor.
  • Mechanical transporters.
  • Manual trucks (pushed/pulled).

Characteristics of the space and working conditions:

  • Loads are moved along designated routes.
  • Loads are stored on racks, floors, or rack levels.
  • The racks are protected by bumpers.
  • Passages are marked with height restrictions.
  • Lighting: natural and artificial.
  • Operating temperature: 14–30°C (depending on the season).

Load characteristics:

  • Before you start transporting, always check the weight and storage method of the load.
  • Types of loads you can work with:
    •  Basket pallets – contain small or single smaller items.
    • Regular pallets – various items requiring specific arrangement (e.g., in stacks, on shelves, individually on the floor).
    • Disposable pallets with large-size loads – cartons with a description of the weight and storage method.
    • Small items – stored in boxes, containers, or on special shelves.
  • Ensure that the load is correctly positioned and secured during transport.

 COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES AND SAFETY

  • The employer is responsible for the organization and safety of transport operations and delegates these tasks to managers, coordinators, foremen, and leaders in the relevant area.
  • If you are an employee of an external company, your safety is supervised by your employer, in cooperation with Inter Cars / ILS / J&M Logistics.
  • A health and safety coordinator is also appointed on the premises, in accordance with the requirements of the Labor Code.
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