Week 3 assignment
Warehouse Health and Safety Risks
Chapter 7 provides a detailed discussion of warehouse health and safety risks. These include risks associated with layout, floors, heating, noise, housekeeping, and fire, among other hazards. Review the Occupational Safety and Health (O.S.H.A) GuideLinks to an external site. posted in Required Resources in Week 3, and take note of the 10 standards listed on Page 1 of the Guide.
Select any five out of 10 potential health and safety hazards in warehouse operations listed in the O.S.H.A Guide and present a comprehensive risk assessment relevant to warehouse management. In addition, for each selected risk, provide at least one recommendation on how to mitigate that risk by describing specific methods, policies, procedures, or changes to be made within the warehouse.
Your paper must be two to three pages (600 to 900 words) in length, not including the title and reference pages. The paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide, and should cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
