A leading supplier in the supply of packing equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, Southgate Global, has called for organisations to invest in the right equipment during Back Care Awareness Week.
According to Health and Safety Executive (HSE), just over one fifth of non-fatal injuries sustained by workers in transport and storage between 2020-23 were caused by handling, lifting and carrying. As the logistics industry remains one of the UK’s biggest sectors, employing eight per cent of the nation’s workforce, these essential organisations are taking the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of their employees.
Providing essential equipment for use within these facilities, Southgate is very aware of the ergonomics of its products and ensures, where possible, excessive bending is “engineered out” of its equipment. To support its logistics customers this Back Care Awareness Week (October 2-8), Southgate Global has identified key areas in a warehouse and where the right products can mitigate risk.
According to Phil O’Driscoll, Head of Innovation and New Product Development at Southgate Global, an area that is susceptible to potential risk is the loading bay, where an estimated 25 per cent of all warehouse accidents occur.
This risk has also been exacerbated by the growth of e-commerce and the continued demand for next-day delivery, as well as the overall pressure of “peak” season placing an increased strain on the logistics sector and creating a need for speed in all operations.
