Audit to boost safety

Thorworld Industries is advocating a simple solution to warehouse operators who are struggling with downtime, poor performance or health & safety issues – to conduct an audit of their loading/unloading infrastructure to determine cost-effective fixes.

The company is a leading supplier of loading bay equipment, and its extensive experience has led the company to believe that many problems with functionality can be remedied by the adoption of low-cost accessories such as dock bumpers, wheel chocks or dock lights.

“It’s easy to fixate on the bigger picture in a warehouse, but often small details get overlooked – and these can significantly impact on loading bay performance,” explains John Meale.

“As with any tool or device, if it isn’t working we instinctively assume it needs replacing, but sometimes just tightening a screw or replacing a washer is all that is required.

“Similarly, in a loading bay, don’t rush into a time-consuming consultation process or a costly, comprehensive overhaul of the loading bay unless it is absolutely necessary. Sometimes, a quick, common-sense audit of your environment will reveal easy-to-fix issues.”