Warehouses are busy places. There’s pressure to move stock in and out quickly, and teams often work at speed to keep things on track. But that pace can come with risks, and if the right systems aren’t in place, it can put both people and stock in danger.
At ELAN, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive solutions that help tackle every aspect of warehouse safety, helping warehouse teams work safely and stay organised. From rack netting and load notices to barcode labels and signage, everything we supply is built to handle the everyday challenges that come with warehouse operations.
Here are some of the most common challenges warehouses face, and how our products can help.
Misplaced Items and Picking Errors
In any fast-moving warehouse, accurate stock location is essential. If goods are misplaced or picking errors happen regularly, it doesn’t just slow things down, it can lead to lost stock, customer complaints, and extra handling, all of which waste time and money.
Our solution:
Our bespoke location labels are designed around your racking layout, picking process, and scanning setup. Whether you’re using labels on beams, uprights, floors or hanging signs, we’ll help you build a clear, consistent system that makes items easy to find and scan.
Falling Stock and Racking Hazards
One of the biggest physical risks in a warehouse is stock falling from racking, especially at height. Whether caused by overloading, a knock from a forklift or poor stacking, these incidents can cause serious injury or damage.
Our solution:
Our RackNets™ rack safety netting is specifically designed to reduce the risk of items falling from open or push-through racking. Installed at the back or sides of the bays, It acts as a strong, flexible barrier at the back or side of bays, helping to protect staff without getting in the way of visibility or access.
Confusion About Load Limits
If your team don’t know how much weight a bay can take, there’s a real risk of overloading, which can damage the racking or even cause it to collapse.
Our solution:
We supply clear, easy-to-read load notices that show safe weight limits at a glance. All our signs are made to SEMA standards, so they help you stay compliant with health and safety regulations and give your staff the information they need to work safely.
Unclear Routes and Poor Visibility
Busy warehouse floors can get cramped, especially at peak times. If walkways and driving routes aren’t marked properly, it raises the risk of accidents, particularly between forklifts and pedestrians.
Our solution:
We offer a range of warehouse signage to help people move around safely: including aisle markers, directional signs, and floor graphics. We can also tailor them to match your internal systems or colour codes, so everything ties together.
Compliance and Safety Standards
Warehouses are subject to a number of Health & Safety regulations, and it’s not always easy to keep track of what’s required, especially as your operations grow or change. But having the right information at the right time can make all the difference.
Our solution:
At ELAN, we don’t just supply labels, netting and signs. We’re here to help you make informed decisions that are right for your warehouse. Whether it’s through our Knowledge Hub or a quick call with our team, we’ll give you practical advice that helps you stay compliant and feel confident about what you’re putting in place.
We take pride in offering straightforward advice that’s built on years of hands-on experience. We believe in open and honest communication, looking after our customers, and helping you create a safer, more organised warehouse that works for your team.
From bespoke warehouse labels to comprehensive signage or netting systems, we can help you create a space that’s easier to work in, and safer for everyone. If you have a project you’d like to discuss, get in touch with our team and we’ll be happy to help.
