Helps warehouse management proactively develop formal safety programs to reduce the number of safety incidents and losses in a warehouse environment. Discusses the nature of warehouse operations, and examines components of an effective safety program, focusing on high hazard situations and work areas in warehouses and the equipment and training that managers should invest in to prevent injuries. Includes chapter summaries, a glossary, many checklists, and appendices of OSHA training standards and helpful organizations. For safety professionals, warehouse managers, safety committee members, and supervisors in every industry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)