Warehouse Safety
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that more than 145,000 people work at over 7,000 warehouses. The fatal injury rate for the warehousing industry is higher than the national average for all industries. The warehouse plays an essential role in the way goods are sent, received, stored, and circulated throughout many facilities. With so much going on and so much to keep track of, a warehouse may also have more potential for accidents than areas with more limited functions. Potential hazards for workers in warehousing include unsafe use of forklifts, improper stacking of products, failure to use proper PPE, failure to follow proper lockout/tagout procedures, inadequate fire safety provisions, and repetitive motion injuries.
Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will know how to identify common hazards associated with materials handling and other warehouse operations, and how to minimize or eliminate those hazards. This course covers the basic regulations concerning warehouse safety in 29 CFR 1910.176, however,
there are no specific training requirements outlined in the regulations.
Relevant Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.176
- Linear Duration/min: 00:22:21
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- WHS 1.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives 00:55
- WHS 1.2.0 Recognize lifting hazards and safe lifting techniques 03:41
- WHS 1.3.0 Identify proper methods for safe material stacking 03:13
- WHS 1.4.0 Identify proper methods for safe material handling and storage 04:45
- WHS 1.5.0 Recall hazards and proper use of mechanical material handling equipment 04:11
