A slideshow about how to make the most out of your warehouse space, which equipment to use and health and safety in the warehouse. http://www.pdindustrial.co.uk/

1. A guide to Warehouse
Planning
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2. Planning & Storage
• When planning your warehouse you need to consider a lot
of things, including efficiency and health and safety.
• Make the most of your space, build upwards rather than
outwards.
• Make sure there is enough space for employees to move
around, take into consideration any machinery that will be
used.
• Make sure to use industry-standard containers to reduce
damage to any good being handled.

3. Space costs money
• Get the most of every square foot
of your warehouse, use the full
height of your warehouse
• Choose your handling equipment
wisely, try and choose equipment
that will be able to fit down the
narrowest aisles (without
breaching health and safety rules
of course!)
• Choose a storage system with
stock rotation and good
selectivity

4. Health & Safety
• Anyone that has worked in a warehouse
is probably fully aware that injuries are
not uncommon.
• As a manager, you must make sure these
rules are followed and eliminate hazards
where possible.
• When it comes to health and safety, you
shouldn’t cut corners. Make sure
industry standard equipment is used and
up-to-date policies are in place.

5. Possible hazards you should consider:
• Flammable Substances
• Vandalism
• Hazardous Substances
• Broken Containers
• Machinery, e.g. forklifts
• Heavy items above head height

6. SEMA – Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association
Benefits of using SEMA accredited storage companies:
• Products are tested to recognised industry standards
• Quality products and systems that meet customers’ requirements
• Your warehouse personnel will be more confident using SEMA
approved equipment
• Products are designed to modern-day health and safety standards

7. For more information please visit:
www.pdindustrial.co.uk
Or call:
0800 612 8025