Handling Humanitarian Cargo & Risk management WFP Logistics, We Deliver

Lesson Objectives 1 2 By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Recognize the risks in warehouse management 2 Mitigate the risks in warehouse management

Essential Characteristics of General Cargo Nature of Cargo (Description) Dangerous and Hazardous Goods Type of packaging Stacking/Stowage Requirements Number of units Shelf life Value Fragile / Special Handling Weight, Volume, Dimensions Temperature control

Handling Humanitarian Cargo: Managing Risk What is a vulnerability? What is a threat? What is a vulnerability? What is a risk?

Handling Humanitarian Cargo: Managing Risk Each operation carries a risk that needs to be managed and mitigated Reception Where Risks may increase Storage Dispatch

Risk Management: Exercise

Risk Management: Example

Impacts of Risks Unable to meet dispatch requirements Dispatching expired or spoiled cargo

Managing & Mitigating Risks Train and supervise warehouse staff Plan Operations Carefully Know your stocks Manage your stocks Know the pipeline Train and supervise warehouse staff

Sub-contracting Facilities What and How Do You Communicate the Specific SNF Storage Requirements When Sub-contracting Your Warehouse?

Handling Guidelines: Relief items What additional handling considerations must be made with food vs relief items? Fragility Bulk handling

Handling Guidelines: Hazardous Material Hazardous materials include (but not limited to): Pesticides Corrosive material Fuel and lubricants Gas cylinders Treated Mosquito Nets Considerations National Legislation and Regulations Environmental Concerns Staff Safety Additional Security Measures

Mitigating risks: Forklift fail compilation Follow the link: https://youtu.be/d1uEMJYLS5g?list=PLAKQZOExh9hLweFrbi9QIBHfvVwbdVM5E

Lesson Recap 1 2 Questions: What are the risks in warehouse management? 2 How can you mitigate the risks in warehouse management?

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