LABOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS IN CARGO TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE PROCESSES

This article examines labor protection requirements in cargo transportation and storage processes and analyzes their importance in ensuring occupational safety and operational efficiency in logistics enterprises. The rapid development of logistics systems, global trade, and warehouse operations has increased the complexity of cargo handling activities and created additional occupational risks for employees working in transportation and storage environments. Workers engaged in loading, unloading, warehousing, and transportation operations are frequently exposed to physical injuries, ergonomic problems, mechanical hazards, and unsafe working conditions, which may negatively affect both employee health and enterprise productivity.The study investigates the main occupational hazards occurring in cargo transportation and storage processes and evaluates modern approaches to labor protection management. Particular attention is paid to workplace risk assessment, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), ergonomic workplace organization, employee safety training, and preventive maintenance systems. The research also analyzes the impact of modern technologies such as automated warehouse systems, RFID technologies, GPS monitoring, sensor-based safety systems, and artificial intelligence tools on occupational safety improvement.The findings of the study demonstrate that the implementation of systematic labor protection measures significantly reduces workplace accidents, minimizes operational downtime, and improves employee productivity. The introduction of digital technologies and automation systems helps decrease human errors, improve operational control, and increase the overall efficiency of logistics operations. In addition, ergonomic improvements and regular safety training programs contribute to reducing physical strain and occupational injuries among workers.