In the second of our blog posts on airport baggage handling, we look at injuries that happen in the baggage make-up room.
Speed in baggage handling is a concern in every airport. But given the size of the facility, it’s especially important at Denver International Airport. Thus, workers at Denver International Airport are under constant pressure to maintain speed and efficiency at all stages of the baggage handling process. This is especially so at baggage sorting stations at the gates during periods of high plane arrivals and departures.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created an e-tool covering work injuries resulting from airport baggage handling procedures. This blog post will summarize some of the information in the e-tool concerning baggage make-up room injuries and how to minimize them.
When lifting bags on and off of conveyor belts, OSHA notes that injuries can occur when baggage handlers:
Minimizing injuries in the baggage make-up room
OSHA provides some pointers on things management and workers can do to reduce the possibility of baggage handling injuries:
Regarding carts, OSHA recommends that:
Baggage handlers who have suffered injuries while on the job are entitled to claim workers’ compensation benefits. They should speak with an experienced attorney concerning their rights.