Warehouses are complex industrial operations. They enable the storage and distribution of
products but in order to do this effectively they need to be run safely and
securely. Fire and theft are two of the
major threats to the efficient running of a warehouse environment, particularly
when storing flammable or high cost goods.
Here are some of the main security issues you may encounter
when running a warehouse:
Fire Risk From
Flammable Products
If your warehouse stores flammable goods then the risk of
fire will be very high. Remember that it
is not just the obvious fire risk products such as gas that you need to worry
about but also other highly flammable materials such as paper – which are easy
to ignite and will quickly cause a lot of damage. The best way to reduce the risk of fire is to
install industrial fire resistant doors such as shutters or fire curtains. These products are not only resistant to fire
damage but will also help to minimise the spread of fire.
Security Risks
There are always security risks with warehouses as thieves know
these buildings are used to store high volumes of goods. If these goods are also high value, they may
attract more of this unwanted attention. In order to protect their clients’
goods, warehouses will need to install security systems such as CCTV, security lighting
and secure doors. Products such as
security grilles on ground level windows also provide a popular way for
warehouses to prevent break-ins.
Lack of staff
training
If staff are inadequately trained in any aspect of the warehouse
operations it leaves the building more vulnerable to security risks such as
fire and theft. Staff should be trained
to the appropriate level for any machinery and equipment they must operate in
the course of their day to day work and this will include understanding how to
effectively and safely open and close industrial roller shutter doors.
No health and safety
procedures
Warehouses present an environment where accidents may occur
due to the fact that there are a lot of people moving around, using machinery
and vehicles such as fork lift trucks.
Health and Safety procedures need to be in place at all times and staff
should be made aware of these procedures on their induction.
To find out more about how industrial and fire resistant doors
can help you maintain a safe and secure warehouse environment please visit the
Amber Doors website.
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