Warehouse Safety

£12.00

Online course designed for all staff working in warehouses.

Injuries to warehouse employees are 3x higher than average, so appropriate safety training is important.

Covering the knowledge needed to work safely in warehouses this course includes a verifiable CPD-accredited certificate.

DURATION | 40 minutes

Categories: Construction Safety, CPD courses, Warehouse

Description

WAREHOUSE SAFETY TRAINING

This fully online Warehouse Safety training course is for everyone working in warehouses.

Warehouse operations present additional hazards to workers compared to most other workplaces.

For example, warehouse workers are at greater risk of injury from; slips & trips, manual handling, vehicles, falling objects, machinery, and hazardous substances.

All warehouse staff must receive appropriate safety training, so they are aware of hazards and how to work safely around them.

This online Warehouse course educates best-practice behaviours for working around common warehouse hazards.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course learner will:

Know their responsibilities with respect to safely
Understand the various sources of hazards in a warehouse
Know the safety measures to follow for a variety of common warehouse hazards

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This online Warehouse Safety training is ideal for all employees working in or visiting warehouses.

COURSE CONTENT

UNIT 1 | INTRODUCTION

Firstly, we highlight the course learning objectives, highlighting the importance of taking seriously the topic of warehouse safety.

UNIT 2 | LEGISLATION

While working in warehouses, employers and employees both have duties with respect to health & safety. These duties are outlined in this second section.

UNIT 3 | COMMON CAUSES OF INJURY

Thirdly, we briefly outline the main causes of warehouse injuries. Providing an awareness for staff of where particular vigilance is required.

UNIT 4 | REDUCING RISK

Finally, we detail best-practice process and behaviour that help keep yourself and colleagues safe.

UNIT 5 | SUMMARY

UNIT 6 | QUIZ

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Provide the knowledge needed to work safely in warehouses
Provide an effective way for employers to create a safe working environment and meet regulations

CERTIFICATE

At the end of the Warehouse Safety training is a 15 question, multiple-choice quiz. Demonstrate an understanding of the content by achieving 80% or more and we’ll email your completion certificate.

If learners score less than 80%, they can revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz until they are successful. A posted certificate is available for £9.

The Warehouse Safety certificate valid for 3 years.

WAREHOUSE CERTIFICATE

INCLUDED

Memorable, motion-graphic training
Learn anywhere with an internet connection
Up to date with legislation and best practice
Verifiable, CPD-accredited certificate
Carbon neutral training solution

WAREHOUSE SAFETY FAQs

Why take this warehouse safety course?

Every warehouse exposes workers to a unique combination of hazards that both individually and together have the potential to injure workers.

Providing staff with an awareness of these hazards and highlighting best-practice behaviours helps improve behaviours and reduce the chance of an incident in your warehouse.

Common unsafe warehouse behaviours

Unsafe behaviours increase the risk of warehouse accidents. Common unsafe behaviours include:

Improper use of forklifts
Improper stacking
Horseplay
Inadequate fire safety provisions
Improper Personal Protective Equipment
Repetitive and/or heavy lifting

Warehouse Safety tips

The UK Health & Safety executive has created a guide to safety in warehouses which you may find helpful. You may also wish to consider:

RIDDOR statistics show Slips & Trips are the most common cause of ‘serious injury’ in warehouses. While Manual Handling accounts for 45% of ‘over 3 days injuries.

With regards to Slips & Trips;

Firstly, ensure flooring doesn’t become contaminated. E.g. ensure sensible packing of materials.
Secondly, when contamination does happen, deal with it immediately. Ideally by cleaning. Signs should be only a very temporary measure.
Thirdly, keep floors and traffic routes free from obstructions
Fourthly, using correct footwear can help reduce slips
Next, if possible, install slips resistant flooring. Prioritise steps.
Furthermore, adequate lighting can help reduce slips

With regards to Manual Handling.