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UNSAFE AND SAFE PRACTICES |

Safety lapses in the logistics industry 1

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) frequently conducts inspections for safety violations in
workplaces. This article highlights safety lapses at companies in the logistics industry uncovered by
MOM during their inspections, and what are the safe practices to adopt instead. These errant
companies were issued with Stop Work Orders and composition fines.

Unsafe Safe

× Person operating a forklift without ✓ Implement an access control system (e.g. passcode
authorisation or training keypad or biometrics.) so only trained and
authorised workers are allowed to operate forklifts

× Safety belt not in use ✓ Safety belt worn once seated

Refer to the WSH Guidelines on Safe Operation of Forklift Trucks for more information.

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× Rusty storage rack in poor condition ✓ Use of engineered racking systems

× No labels for Safe Working Load ✓ Objects stored according to the Safe Working
Load for each shelf
Refer to the Safe Storage in Warehouse Checklist for more information.

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× Wooden crate in poor condition ✓ Goods placed on pallet to facilitate easy

× Risk of stacked crate toppling retrieval and movement
✓ Goods stretch-wrapped and strapped onto
pallet to prevent toppling
Refer to the Safe Storage in Warehouse Checklist for more information.

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× Goods and materials stored haphazardly ✓ Goods stored in an organised manner

× No visible and unobstructed pathways for ✓ Clearly marked pathway kept free of
access, retrieval or emergency escape obstruction
Refer to the WSH Guidelines on Workplace Housekeeping for more information.

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