Warehouse Safety Training
This course provides essential training for employees working in warehouse environments, focusing on identifying hazards and implementing safe practices. Through practical examples and clear guidance, employees will gain the knowledge needed to prevent injuries and maintain a safe, productive workplace. Key safety procedures, proper material handling techniques, and situational awareness are emphasized throughout.
Highlights include:
- Recognizing common warehouse hazards such as overexertion, slips, trips, and forklift incidents
- Proper use and inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots
- Safe practices during high-paced work and importance of avoiding horseplay
- Effective housekeeping techniques to prevent clutter and eliminate slip or fire hazards
- Safe handling and storage of hazardous materials, including the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Best practices for materials handling, including the use of pallet jacks, dollies, and forklifts
- Proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries and overexertion
- Pallet safety, including inspection, safe stacking, and handling damaged pallets
- Guidelines for storing and stacking materials to prevent tipping, fire hazards, or blocked exits
- Forklift awareness and pedestrian safety, including traffic management and blind corner protocols
- Loading dock safety, including precautions during poor weather, avoiding trailer creep, and proper use of dock plates and restraints
By the end of the course you will have learned:
- How to identify potential hazards in a warehouse environment
- How to properly use PPE and follow warehouse safety protocols
- Techniques for safely lifting, carrying, and stacking materials
- Best practices for working around forklifts and operating equipment
- How to prevent accidents and injuries in loading dock operations
- Steps to maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace.