Warehouse floor showing plastic strapping as a trip hazard

Slips, Trips & Falls in Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Distribution: Tackling the Hidden Danger of Plastic Strapping

Slips, trips and falls (STFs) are the silent saboteurs in the bustling environments of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. While machinery injuries often make the headlines, on-the-ground incidents like STFs quietly cost businesses dearly in lost time, injuries and hard-earned profits. With plastic strapping from parcels and pallets playing a notorious supporting role, it’s time for industry leaders to address this hidden hazard head-on.