The best shipping company in Malaysia knows that every cargo is precious and must be handled safely to avoid loss and damage, which the most immediate consequence will be the loss of sales and customer loyalty when their packages are delayed or never arrive for good. Handling cargo alone can be risky for responsible employees, thus safety is a priority to minimize said risks and on-site casualties.

There are a few protection measures that every worker must do, including knowing how to safely secure cargo, equipping themselves with personal protection gear and lifting cargo without bumping into solid objects or even people, including you.

Securing cargo

When you are loading or unloading the cargo, it is important to secure cargo in such positions that it doesn’t slide on the ship or be placed haphazardly in the storage room. Especially on the ship herself, loose cargo is very dangerous because they are a danger to the crew and the vessel. Even if neither are affected, the loss of cargo into the ocean is still a possibility.

When it comes to moving cargo, you shouldn’t be in their way during this process. It doesn’t matter whether you are standing under or in front of its path, you will risk serious injury should the cargo suddenly be dropped by accident. 

The crane operator must ensure that the cargo’s pathway is clear of people and everybody else must keep in mind where the cargo is going. This is more important if visibility is poor in their surroundings. 

Normally this process shouldn’t be done in such a condition, but should it happen in the middle of the process, visibility must be immediately improved through a lot of lights bright enough to indicate the path and its environment.

Lifting equipment

As part of your standard procedure, check that the lifting equipment is in good condition for your next use. Any necessary repairs or maintenance should be done as soon as possible, ideally before cargo can be lifted. Tests must be run to ensure that the lifting devices are abiding the relevant rules and regulations of your area.

Furthermore, training to use lifting equipment is required to avoid any similar accidents of cargo hitting people like bricks, as well as maintaining its integrity for a long time. Anyone unfamiliar with the usage must otherwise be not given the tasks of lifting cargo, perhaps except if it only requires their own hands.

Protection gear

Prior to handling cargo, you should always equip yourself with personal protection equipment at all times. Safety helmets, harnesses, shoes and others of similar purpose are examples of important protection gear, without which you are only exposing yourself to dangers that you can easily avoid or at least survive from.

You should also check that the equipment you are using does not break prior to work and that they are in good condition. If the ship you are working for lacks any sufficient protection gear then there is something wrong here. You best jump ship before an accident drifts towards your direction.