Thanks to the logistics industry, we live in a global world that is more interconnected than ever and distances are becoming shorter and shorter. The industry is constantly growing and advancing technologically.
Logistics is split into two main areas – transport or distribution and warehousing or storage. Working in the logistics industry involves activities like handling stock and materials, picking, packaging and palletising, loading and unloading, transporting goods, supply chain management and distribution.
Risks in the logistics industry
Did you know that one of the most common health problems in the logistics industry is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?
MSDs and overexertion injuries are mainly be caused by manual handling like lifting, pulling, lowering heavy goods, repetitive movements or the use of forklift trucks.
The risks in the industry depend on the specific environment and type of goods stored. The most common type of non-fatal accidents are caused by lifting/ carrying, sharp materials and tools, falling loads or being hit by an object, getting caught in machinery or between objects, collisions or being crushed by forklifts and other vehicles, slips, trips and falls at the same level or falls from a height, among others!