Reducing Risk in the Warehouse: Hazard Awareness and Prevention

Warehouse environments are fast-paced and essential to day-to-day operations, but they also present unique workplace safety challenges. Discover how organizations can create safer work environments, reduce risk, and support a more consistent, engaged workforce through proactive safety practices.

Join us for a lunch-n-learn to:

• Recognize and address common warehouse safety hazards before they lead to injuries, claims, or operational disruptions.
• Strengthen OSHA compliance through a better understanding of warehouse safety requirements.
• Implement ergonomic and material handling best practices that help maintain a safe and consistent workforce while reducing lost time and employee turnover.

Speakers:

Sean Castillo | Industrial Hygienist | Safety, Health, Environmental Services at Georgia Tech

Sean assists small businesses throughout Georgia to ensure that their workplaces are as free from hazards as possible and that workers are protected from potential health threats. He also serves as an instructor for the OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) at Georgia Tech.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences from Texas A&M University, a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, and a Safety and Health Management Certificate from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Trey Sawyers | Safety and Health Consultant | Safety, Health, and Environmental Services at Georgia Tech

Trey provides safety and health compliance assistance to small and medium-sized businesses in Georgia. He also conducts consultations on ergonomics in the workplace and helps instruct ergonomics training courses.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University, a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University, is an Associate Ergonomics Professional certified by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics, and holds an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

*This lunch and learn educational series will deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business.