Loading and unloading is a routine affair for various businesses, one of them being movers and packers. However, this activity involves a high risk of injuries and accidents to workers while carrying out the process and getting the load on and off the vehicles. Since these activities heighten the chance of workplace injuries, you need to have a checklist in place to ensure you are safe and everything runs uninterruptedly, like a well-oiled machine.

For this, you need to do the following:

Ensure you practice patience and wait for the vehicle to stop, brake, and remain stable before carrying out the loading or unloading activities

When loading stuffs, the vehicle should be parked in a place or a manner with sufficient light.

Loading areas should be free from hazards like potholes, debris, etc.

When loading and unloading goods, the area should be free of moving traffic.

Loads should be secure, well taped and sealed, secured, and arranged properly before the loading activities begin.

You should be completely aware of the key techniques and procedures to be followed during loading and unloading.