Health and Safety in Logistics

Jerry Rudd

ISBN 10: 1789663253 / ISBN 13: 9781789663259

Published by Kogan Page Ltd, GB, 2020

About this Item

Logistics is a complex industry that exposes employees to a whole variety of risks. These include not only accidents on the road and deaths and injuries resulting from unsafe use of forklifts, but also the consequences of poor fire safety, long-term health risks due to poor manual handling technique and problems relating to mental health. Many thousands of incidents are recorded every year. This book examines each aspect of health and safety in turn, with a focus on warehousing and transportation.Health and Safety in Logistics informs managers about potential hazards found in the industry and explains in detail how they can make the workplace as safe as possible.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Health and Safety in Logistics
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789663253
• ISBN 13: 9781789663259
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 695 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Logistics is a complex industry that exposes employees to a whole variety of risks.

These include not only accidents on the road and deaths and injuries resulting from unsafe use of forklifts, but also the consequences of poor fire safety, long-term health risks due to poor manual handling technique and problems relating to mental health. Many thousands of incidents are recorded every year. This book examines each aspect of health and safety in turn, with a focus on warehousing and transportation.

Health and Safety in Logistics informs managers about potential hazards found in the industry and explains in detail how they can make the workplace as safe as possible.

About the Author

Jerry Rudd is a Logistics and Supply Chain professional with over 25 years' experience. He has worked with companies such as Ford, Peugeot, the Bank of England and Wincanton.