Safety & Health

4ExpressCargo is concerning the below safety procedures for delivering the products or services to our customers

• Follow the transport law for the department of transportation and safety such as load size, and driving hours per day, etc…
• Pain or injury from physical overexertion or repetitive manual tasks.
• Working alone in some heavy load.
• Vehicle accidents.
• Slips, trips, and falls.
• Stress.
• Shift work, late hours, or extended workdays.
• Workplace violence (e.g., bullying, verbal abuse, physical attacks, robbery).
• If outdoors, exposure to extreme weather temperatures and UV radiation from sunlight. Suspicious mail or packages.
• Potential of exposure to improperly labeled hazardous chemicals or biological materials (e.g., medical specimens).

Safety & Training

• Learn about how to avoid musculoskeletal pain or injury from repetitive or physically awkward tasks.
• Learn safe lifting techniques.
• Follow a recommended shift work pattern and risks associated with shift work and extended workdays.
• Keep all work areas clear of clutter and equipment. Items should be stored securely.
• Keep equipment and vehicles in good mechanical condition and working order. Check your vehicle or equipment before using it to ensure that it is in good operating condition.
• Use correct personal protective equipment and clothing, including safety footwear. Personal protective clothing includes high-visibility (HV) clothing.
• Carry a mobile phone or have another way to stay in contact with your workplace.
• Use mechanical aids to carry heavy items, where possible.
• Know how to identify suspicious mail or packages.
• Practice safe lifting techniques and materials handling (lifting, carrying, lowering, etc.).
• Stay informed about chemical hazards including WHMIS and MSDSs and Transport of Dangerous Goods (where applicable).
• Be prepared for severe weather conditions (hot/cold) and UV radiation from sunlight. Safe use of vehicles (or equipment), including using cellular phones and other devices and winter driving.
• Prevent slips, trips, and falls on level ground and stairways.
• Learn about the risks associated with fatigue.
• Practice safe work procedures when working alone, off-site.
• Be aware of ways to prevent workplace violence (e.g., working alone, bullying, verbal abuse, physical attacks, robbery).