Effective material handling operations are dependent on a number of crucial elements:
- A well organised process
- Suitably trained management and staff
- Identification and limitation of potential hazards
- TYhe right equipment for the job
- Reliable back-up system.
Each element is vital in ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. However ultimately it is the skill of the operator that will play a major role in the efficiency of the company.
An operator who lacks skill and motivation will usually have the greatest impact on overall productivity due to increased operating costs resulting from accidents and errors.
A skilled and motivated driver will not only provide higher throughput, but will also avoid the risk of additional costs in terms of stock and equipment damage - or worse still human injury. Additional costs such as these can be enormous, both in financial and personal terms.
