Unpacking shipping containers (PDF 920kb) Document Type: Guidance Note

Keycode: GUI0110/01/06.10
Industry: Food Manufacturing Manufacturing Basic and fabricated metals manufacturing Road Transport Stevedoring Storage and Warehousing
Category: Hazardous Substances Manual Handling Slips Trips and Falls
Division Author: Strategic programs & support
Current Version: 1
Publication Date: 08 July 2010
Date First Published: 09 July 2010
Summary: Unpacking shipping containers involves significant hazards to workers. This information will be useful for employers, workers, importers, labour hire companies and container freight station operators involved in unpacking shipping containers. It will assist to develop safe work practices.