ABC Safety Glasses Posting Page
Saturday, April 28, 2007
If you are working in a warehouse type of environment, there are a few types of safety equipment that you will need depending on the type of work you're doing.

Gloves will be absolutely necessary as a part of your safety equipment almost all warehouse jobs entail lifting and moving boxes. If you work with products that are sharp or have the possibility of breaking and cutting your hands, a pair of specialized work gloves that are cut resistant will be necessary to fully protect your hands. Another consideration is the temperatures that you will be working in. If you work in low temperatures, gloves will be necessary to keep your hands from feeling the effects of the cold. Cold hands don't grip as well and can cause an accident. ** Work Gloves

If boxes or other objects are stacked high on racks in your warehouse, your company will almost certainly require a hard hat. Don't get a bargain basement one because it's the cheapest. A hard hat may very well be the only thing between yourself and a permanent brain injury or even death. Get a good hard hat so you can have peace of mind that your head is protected. ** Standard Hard Hats

Eye protection is another must have for many types of warehouse jobs. If you think eye protection has to be those bulky sci-fi looking clear plastic goggles, think again. Eye protection has come a long way in the past few years. Many safety glasses designs now look like designer sunglasses and come in chic colors so you can look good and have the optimum eye protection on the job. ** Safety Goggles

One of the top on the job injuries in a warehouse environment is a back injury. A back injury can occur simply by lifting incorrectly or attempting to move an object heavier than you're capable of. You can do two things to protect yourself from back injuries. First of all, never work without back protection. If you're on the job, wear your back protection. The second thing to do is learn to lift correctly. Even when you're wearing back protection this is a must. Bend your knees when picking up objects and do the lifting with your legs not your lower back. Following this routine will let you stay employed and avoid becoming a back injury statistic. ** Back Supports

Those are just the basics for working in a warehouse. Even if your company doesn't require all the above safety equipment, think carefully about the type of job you do and work safe.