Besides delivering quality and focusing on sustainability, safety is an important theme at Bakker Logistiek. That safety starts with the motto ‘I work safely or not at all’. But at Bakker, safety goes further than safety rules and measures alone. Safety is also about the degree to which everyone at Bakker feels comfortable and has the space to be themselves. With the Bakker Dynamic programme, we respond to both forms of safety.
Careful people management is an essential aspect of our business operations. It might sound a cliché, but an accident is just waiting to happen, also in our business, both indoors and outdoors. A moment of carelessness can cause dangerous situations. So, we take visible and invisible safety measures, regularly organise safety information sessions and ensure that the guidelines are clear. An employee in plaster is not sustainable, not for the business and obviously not at all for the person concerned.
Fit employees are essential for the success of sustainable business operations. And vice versa: the efforts of the business are essential for that sustainable employability of employees. That requires attention to safety and physical well-being. Besides safety rules and measures, we also arrange massages, a bike plan and good conversations if you aren’t feeling your best. But things like encouraging professional development and offering training and courses also contribute
A driver’s job is not only demanding in terms of concentration. Delivering roller containers and pallets to various stores also requires care, with attention for the physical impact on employees. Every driver must therefore be aware of lifting, pulling and pushing techniques to prevent problems arising from the physical strain. Driving work can be physically challenging and irregular working hours can be stressful. In consultation, we adjust the work to ensure that everyone is and remains fit and healthy.
Our warehouse employees work in cold stores where it can be plus three degrees. Warm clothing, a hat and gloves are therefore vital. We have also adapted the forklift trucks. They now have doors to reduce draught while driving and the seats are heated. Because an electric forklift truck is very quiet, other warehouse employees only hear them at the last moment. Integrating blue spots prevents any dangerous situations. These appear on the floor several metres in front of the truck, so that everyone sees them coming in time.
