Safety Training Course

Warehouse and Distribution Center Safety: Hazards and Solutions

This training identifies dangers associated with warehouses and distribution centers and solutions for addressing the hazards.

Length:
19m
Language(s):
EN, FR, SP
Year Produced:
2024

Warehouse and Distribution Center Safety: Hazards and Solutions

This comprehensive warehouse safety training teaches workers and supervisors to recognize and control the wide range of hazards present in warehousing and distribution operations. From forklift traffic and falling objects to ergonomic strains and slips-trips-falls, warehouse environments present multiple risks that require constant awareness and proper safety practices. Participants will learn to identify common warehouse hazards including powered industrial truck (forklift) operations and pedestrian traffic, loading dock falls and trailer separation, manual material handling and repetitive motion injuries, falling objects from racking and stacking, walking-working surface hazards including debris and uneven floors, hazardous energy during equipment maintenance, fire hazards from flammable materials and electrical issues, and exposure to extreme temperatures in cold storage or outdoor loading areas. Topics include implementing traffic control and separation between forklifts and pedestrians, proper use of dock plates, wheel chocks, and dock locks, safe lifting techniques and use of mechanical assists, securing loads and maintaining proper stacking heights, warehouse housekeeping and maintaining clear aisles and exits, lockout/tagout procedures for equipment service, fire prevention and emergency evacuation procedures, personal protective equipment including safety shoes, hard hats, and high-visibility vests, and the role of supervisors in conducting regular safety inspections and enforcing safe work practices. This training emphasizes that most warehouse injuries are preventable through proper training, adherence to OSHA standards, and a strong safety culture where workers actively identify and report hazards.

Objectives:
Identify common hazards in warehouses and distribution centers
Describe ways to prevent injuries associated with hazards
Understand how to handle safety concerns
Follow OSHA Standards for warehouses and distribution centers

Course Overview

  • Learn to identify dangers associated with warehouses and distribution centers and solutions for addressing the hazards
  • Master warehouse safety protocols and procedures for workplace environments
  • Develop skills for implementing comprehensive warehouse safety programs and safety measures
  • Learn to implement comprehensive warehouse safety training programs
  • Understand warehouse safety requirements and compliance standards for workplace environments
  • Develop awareness of warehouse safety hazards and prevention strategies for worker protection

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