Good warehousing practices

Contents:Personal hygiene Physical facilities Storage handlingSanitationProcess EquipmentHousekeepingPest controlDocumentation

Personal hygiene

Cleanliness:• Wash hands thoroughly • Wear protective clothes• Cover headAppearance:• Keep head tied and covered

Health:• Report diarrhea, vomiting and other illness• Return to work after medical care • Avoid smoking in storage house

Physical facilities

Storage of pallets/bottles: Pallets should be organized Pallets should be dust free Must be weighed properly Wrapping should be organized Handle pallets safely Safe stocking Stable pallet loads

Handling of material

Pallets/bottles: Should be located at proper place for storage Should not be attacked by pests Should be covered and wrapped properly Must be placed in some cold place Should not be overloaded Avoid sunlight contact

Sanitation

Environment safety: Keep washrooms neat and clean Avoid acid contamination Remove dirty areas Hand wash properly Locate washrooms away from warehouses Report dirty areas to the supervisor Use baskets for waste material Throw wastage in to the dustbin

Process equipment

Loading safety: Pallets should be loaded safely Avoid overloading Keep distance from material Traffic schedule should be maintained Balance load Keep pallets away from the edges Wheels should work properly regarding machine Docks should be secure Listen to the machine noise Avoid accidents Keep roads clean for movement of lifters

Housekeeping

Floor safety: Keep floor neat and clean Avoid eating storage areas to avoid micro growth Sunlight proof roofs Gaps and holes should be covered Coating on the walls to avoid scaling Temperature should be standard Avoid leakage of liquid valves in storage areas Dust should be removed Equipment's for housekeeping should be utilized Regular maintenance is required

Pest control

Micro growth: report micro growth if seen anywhere Carefully wash hands in order to stop micro growth Use treated water Use acid carefully for removal of bacteria Regularly remove waste

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