Blantyre, Malawi

April 14th, 2015

Presented By:

CHRISTINA GAGLIARDI│ Sr. Technical Advisor, Commodity Management │ PCI (Project Concern International)

Warehouse Staff Safety Guide

Background

• In January 2013, PCI inquired about existing tools or manuals related to warehouse staff safety. No tools were identified by the CMTF.

• A working group led by PCI was formed & included members from: ACDI/VOCA, CRS, Land O’ Lakes, PCI, Save the Children & TOPS.

• The working group developed first draft of a guide & posters but additional assistance was needed to further develop sections of the guide and posters and bring the document together.

• PCI submitted a proposal to TOPS for a micro-grant to develop the warehouse staff safety guide, annexes, posters & printing.

• Final guide and posters distributed in November/December 2014

Photo by Olav Saltbones/WFP

Warehouse Staff Safety Guide

OVERVIEW OF THE GUIDE:

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE CHAPTER 2: SAFE PRACTICES, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT CHAPTER 3: FUMIGATION PLANNING AND SAFETY CHAPTER 4: FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5: FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLANNING CHAPTER 6: FACILITATORS TRAINING TOOL

- APPENDICES

- WAREHOUSE SAFETY POSTERS

Electronic versions can be found on the TOPS website at the following link: www.fsnnetwork.org/warehouse-staff-safety-guide

Warehouse Staff Safety Guide Chapter 2- SAFE PRACTICES, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

• Safety Committee- Roles & Responsibilities

– Assess warehouse health and safety systems, processes, operations and resources

– Review reports and information

– Unscheduled compliance reviews

– Celebrate Achievements

• Communication

• Tools and Equipment Checklist

• Common Injuries and Preventative Safety Measures

Potential Hazards

Satisfactory Location within warehouse? Who might be harmed

and how?

What is being done? What further action

is needed?

Who is responsible?

Date to be Completed

Yes No

FLOORS

No wet/slip hazards

No trip hazards

No falling hazards

No electric cords across walkways

Floors are swept/clean

Other:

WAREHOUSE:_____________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________

DATE:____________

Warehouse Safety Inspection Checklist

STAIRS and RAMPS

Lighting is adequate

Non-slip surfaces in good condition

Handrails - installed and secure

Other:

Warehouse Staff Safety Guide CHAPTER 3: FUMIGATION PLANNING AND SAFETY

• Fumigants

• Signs of Illness

• Preparation for Fumigation (FMP, Official Notice of Fumigation, Marking Poster, Emergency Contact Info sheet.)

• Recommendations to avoid Injury during Fumigation

• Safe Disposal of Fumigation Containers

Warehouse Staff Safety Guide CHAPTER 4: FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

• Fire Safety Codes & Inspections

• Fire Fighting Equipment

• Emergency Action Planning

• Responding to Fires Involving Fumigants

Warehouse Staff Safety Guide CHAPTER 5: FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLANNING

• First-Aid Preparation

• Medical Emergency Plan

• First-Aid treatment for Fumigation Related Incidents

• Accident & Investigation Reporting

Key Tools Included in Appendices

• Warehouse Safety Inspection Checklist

• Warehouse Tools & Equipment Checklist

• First-Aid Kit Inspection Log

• USAID Fumigation Management Plan (FMP)

• Fumigation Marking Poster & Notice of Fumigation

• Accident Investigation Report Form

• Emergency Contact Information Form

• Safety Posters

Thank you! • Thank you to USAID & TOPS for the generous

support.

• Many thanks to the more than 75 individuals working within at least 8 organizations involved in the development & review of these tools!

Together we can ensure improved

safety of our dedicated staff

working in warehouses across the

globe.