With more than 7,000 operational warehouses employing more than 145,000 employees, safety must always be a priority. The storage industry has one of the highest mortality rates annually. These statistics can be significantly reduced by following some simple warehouse safety tips that can help save lives, reduce workers' compensation claims, and provide safer working conditions. Here are five important safety categories and tips that warehouse managers should always keep in mind: Clean and Organize Make sure warehouse floors are free of all potential "slip and trip" hazards. Ask employees to perform a periodic safety check, making sure floors are free of fluids, stray cables, tools, or anything else that could potentially cause a hazard. Also, make sure there are no holes or cracks in the floor. Have a cleaning system in place? If something has been spilled on the floor, wipe it up immediately. Use non-slip mats, paint, and tape on the floor of the work area. Cover h