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TRANSPORT, LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSING MODULE

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Page 1: Transport, Logistics and Warehousing - Programmed · PDF fileTRANSPORT, LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSING MODULE. PIW-GU-4-OTR-0033-RevA-Nov2013 Introduction to the Transport and Logistics

TRANSPORT, LOGISTICS

AND WAREHOUSING

MODULE

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Introduction to the Transport and Logistics Induction Module

In addition to the General Induction you’ve just completed it’s important to know that there are number of additional hazards in the transport and logistics sector including which you need to be aware of. The topics covered in this module are reflective of the most common types of incidents and injuries occurring within these sectors.

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Traffic Management

Traffic hazards occur at the workplace when there is an interaction or potential interaction between pedestrians and vehicles (including powered mobile plant).

Traffic hazards involving vehicles and mobile plant may occur:

when vehicles or plant are reversing and manoeuvring ;

when delivering and picking up product, materials from manufacturing process lines ;

picking goods from pallet racking in warehouses or stores ;

arrivals or departures in car parks

loading or unloading on and around vehicles

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Traffic Management

The risk of vehicle and pedestrian collisions is likely to increase when there is:

a lack of physical barriers to separate pedestrian walkways and pedestrian crossings

blocked or obstructed pedestrian routes

pedestrians and vehicles using the same route

poorly maintained surfaces – for example unstable surfaces, broken ground / pot holes, blind corners, poor drainage or inadequate lighting

narrow roads where there is not enough room for pedestrians and vehicles

Poor visibility for either drivers or pedestrians, for example when reversing

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Traffic Management

The following methods can help you minimise the risk of traffic management incidents by:

Familiarising yourself with available site traffic management plans ;

Adhering to defined traffic management controls such as exclusion zones, separation distances, designated walkways etc ;

Identifying and reporting any potential circumstances where a collision may occur including near misses ;

Ensuring that all warning and safety devices on mobile plant and vehicles are operable prior to use eg. Reverse alarms, brakes, warning lights etc.

Ensuring that you wear the correct high visibility clothing for the environment.

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Safe Use of Knives

From time to time, knives are used in warehousing to open cartons and general stock. These present an obvious risk of cuts and lacerations including:

cuts when a hand slips off the handle

cuts that occur while pulling knives back towards the body

cuts to another person where people are working too close

Incorrect knife choice (i.e using non retractable knives)

Using a knife for a purpose other than cutting

sprains or strains when using blunt knives

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Safe Use of Knives

Safety tips when working with knives

Maintain a safe distance from others when usingknives

Cutting should be done at a height that is ergonomically safe.

Ensure cutting surfaces (eg tables, boards) are clear and uncluttered

Keep floors clean and free of obstacles to avoid slips, trips and falls.

Wear appropriate non-slip safety footwear and ensure tread is not worn.

Always ensure you are using a sharp blade.

Always be aware of the position of your non-knife hand and cut away from your body.

Do not wipe soiled blades on clothing.

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Three Points of Contact

3 Points of contact is principally about maintaining correct contact with the ground or equipment when climbing or stepping up and down.

Many injuries can be avoided when accessing or egressing equipment, eg Forklift operators and Trucks drivers getting into and out of their cabins, by maintaining 3 points of contact.

Did you know if you jumping from these positions can exert 12 times your body weight on your ankles, knees, hips and lower back? For an average person, that is equal to almost a ton of impact-shock!!

You should also mount and dismount facing your truck and only when it is stationary.

In addition, you should never jump to the ground from a loading dock, any vehicle or trailer!

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Container Unloading

Unpacking shipping containers can involves significant hazards to you. The main hazards which you may be exposed to when unloading containers include:

Poor placement of container to mobile plant and other vehicles

Falls from height eg. working off ladders, raised pallets or containers.

Potential hazardous substances products in the container

Falling or unstable goods (from shifting in transit)

Slips, trips and falls

Fumigation residue

Manual handling

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Container Unloading

Some controls you can implement to minimise the risk of injury include:

Applying your host employers instructions for container opening which may include using methods like using a short rope to secure container doors.

Unpack the container from ground level.

Never work off stacked pallets or an elevated pallet off a forklift.

Always keep the immediate area free of obstructions such as empty pallets, boxes and product.

Where possible demarcate an safe unloading zone to segregate mobile plant from the unloading activity.

Proper manual handling techniques must always be employed

Always work to conditions, allow for regular rest breaks, shade for outdoor work and adequate supply of water for rehydration.

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Manual Handling

Most warehouse operations involve high levels of manual movement of product. This type of work has historically been the source of musculo-skeletal Injuries.

In order to minimise the risk of such injuries, you should adhere to some fundamental lifting principals.

Lifting between knee and shoulder height presents a lower risk to manual handling injuries.

Lifting above shoulder / head height or below the knees exerts higher muscle loading and increases the risk of injury.

Where possible, always lift in the green zone and seek assistance for heavier or awkward loads.

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Driver Fatigue

Driver fatigue is one of the most significant safety hazards facing the road transport industry. Heavy vehicle collisions are dangerous and costly to all road users, and fatigue is a major contributor. Factors that can influence driver fatigue are shown below.

Driver

Fatigue

Disruptive

rosters

affecting

sleep

patternsPersonal

Factors:

Health

diet,

lifestyle

Driving

longer

than

regulated

hours

Too little

sleepBoredom

Weather

conditions

eg. hot

weather

Road

conditions

(eg. long,

isolated

roads)

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Our Biological Clock

Everyone has a biological clock that influences how alert or sleepy we are at certain times of the day. As humans, we are designed to be awake in the daytime and asleep at night (circadian rhythm).

We also naturally experience sleepiness during the mid-afternoon or “siesta hours”.

Our body temperature drops to its daily low point at these times of the day (midnight to 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) as our body naturally slows down to sleep.

The risk of being involved in a crash increases when driving during these natural ‘lulls’.

With inadequate sleep the sleepiness experienced during these natural ‘lulls’ can be a lot stronger and can have an even greater negative effect on a driver’s performance and alertness.

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Signs that a driver is fatigued

Symptoms include:

constant yawning;

blurred vision;

sore or heavy eyes;

poor concentration;

variations in driving speed;

letting your vehicle drift out of lanes;

difficulty remembering the last few kilometres;

impatience; and

poor gear changing, indicator use and use of other vehicle controls.

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Fatigue

If you’re driving fatigued, you are at increased risk of being involved in a collision. In addition:

Your reaction time is slower which means that your response to changing road conditions will take longer.

You will have trouble concentrating

You may have difficulty communicating clearly with co-workers

You may notice that your having “micro” sleeps

There’s a greater risk you’ll make a safety-critical mistake

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Tips to avoid Fatigue

Both transport operators and drivers have a duty of care to control and manage fatigue.

Key strategies to prevent driver fatigue include:

Take regular power naps

Keep the cab at a comfortable temperature, but not too warm

Get fresh air into the cab. Smoke and stale air can contribute to drowsiness

Eat sensibly and exercise regularly

Drink plenty of water and never drink alcohol when working

Learn to recognise the signs of sleepiness and pull over as soon as possible for a short nap

Start the journey without sleep debt

Understand your body clock and be aware of low points of alertness

DO NOT take drugs to manage fatigue.

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National Transport Commission Fatigue Management Laws

STANDARD HOURS (excluding Western Australia)

Allows you to drive up to 12 hours in any 24 hour period

A National Driver Work Diary must be used if you are working:

– under Standard Hours in NSW or Tas (regardless of the distance travelled); or

– under Standard Hours working more than 100km from your base (200km in Qld); or

– under Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) or Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM)

You must immediately notify your host employer and Programmed if you feel you are

not fit to drive or have exceeded your maximum allowable driving hours.

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National Transport Commission Fatigue Management LawsCommercial Drivers

BASIC FATIGUE MANAGEMENT HOURS (excluding Western Australia)

Provides greater flexibility allowing drivers to drive up to 14 hours in any 24 hour period.

You must hold a Certificate of Attainment in TLIF2010A - Apply Fatigue Management Strategies (formerly TLIF1007C)

Advanced Fatigue Management hours provide even more flexibility and the Transport Operator must hold specific accreditation for this.

You must immediately notify your host employer and Programmed if you feel you are

not fit to drive or have exceeded your maximum allowable driving hours.

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Fatigue Management Laws – Commercial Vehicle DriversWestern Australia

Western Australia govern fatigue management slightly differently. As a “commercial vehicle driver” you must:

drive commercial vehicles in accordance with the commercial vehicle operating standard (which defines allowable work and minimum rest hours); and

hold a current medical certificate that confirming fitness to drive a commercial vehicle.

This extends to the requirement to complete the online Department of Commerce – Commercial Vehicle Driver Fatigue test

You must immediately notify your host employer and Programmed if you feel you are

not fit to drive or have exceeded your maximum allowable driving hours.

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Fatigue Management Obligations

As a commercial driver, you have a responsibility to:

Hold the relevant Heavy Vehicle Licenses and Accreditations to operate a given vehicle and work the allowable hours

Advise Programmed Integrated of any changes or restrictions to these, eg loss of license

Proactively manage your fatigue

Immediately advise Programmed Integrated if you cannot commence a shift, if you are:

– Personally fatigued or have other Fitness for Work factors

– Going to exceed your maximum allowable working hours

– Have been asked to exceed your allowable working hours

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Load Restraint

Incorrect load restraint presents many hazards to the driver and other road users when:

Heavy objects fall from vehicles on to other vehicles or pedestrians.

Drivers swerve to avoid falling or fallen items from vehicles.

Spillage on roads from lost loads causes vehicles to skid and lose control.

Unrestrained loads crash into vehicle cabins during emergency braking.

Vehicles overturn because of loads shifting while cornering.

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Load Restraint

There are four rules that you must consider when loading vehicles:

1. Choose a suitable vehicle – check to make sure that the vehicle is suitable for the type and size of the load.

2. Position the load correctly – Check that the load has been correctly positioned on the vehicle to ensure vehicle stability when driving

3. Use suitable restraint equipment – Check that the load restraint equipment and the vehicle body and attachments are strong enough for each type of load carried and must be in good working condition.

4. Provide adequate load restraint – Check to ensure that every load is restrained to prevent unacceptable movement during all expected and unexpected driving conditions.

If in doubt of any of these items, always STOP and REPORT your concerns to your host

employer and Programmed.