Please review the presentation below, Warehouse Safety, and then complete the accompanying quiz.
Employee Training Presentation
Warehouse Safety
Learning Objectives
Topics you will learn about in this Warehouse Safety training session:
• Identifying warehouse hazards
• Preventing back injuries
• Working safely with material-handling equipment
• Protecting against accidents on the loading dock
• Safely stacking materials
• Preventing slips, trips, and falls
Back Safety - Safe Lifting Techniques
1. Stand close to the load
2. Squat down next to the load
3. Pull the load close
4. Tighten your stomach muscles
5. Raise with back straight
Forklift Safety
• Pedestrian Traffic:look, listen, be visible, keep your distance, no rides, use PPE, no horseplay
• Operation:check weight and stability, inspect, follow traffic rules
Manual Pallet Jacks / Hand Trucks
Pallet Jacks
inspect pallets, stabilize load, watch your back, keep load under control, no horseplay
Hand Trucks
choose the right-hand truck, stack so you can see, secure the load
Keep a good grip, watch fingers, push - don’t pull, lift safely, maintain proper control
Powered Conveyors
1. Do not operate unless you have been trained
2. Pull hair back and secure loose clothing
3. Never climb over or crawl under
4. Riding on a conveyor is forbidden
5. Know where the emergency stops are
Loading Dock Safety
Forklifts:
• Trailer wheels must be chocked
• Trailers should be supported
• Trailer’s floor must be able to support the weight of • a loaded forklift.
• Secure dock plate
• Stay away from edges
Pallets & Stacking
Stable Pallet Loads
• Stabilize, keep low to the ground, take damaged pallets out of service
• Do not use as scaffolding
Safe Stacking
• Heavy items on bottom, big loads under small loads, even stacks
• Nothing sticking out; clear aisles
Slips, Trips, Falls
Slip and trip hazards can easily be eliminated with diligent warehouse and loading dock housekeeping.
• Remove discarded wrapping and straps
• Keep cords and houses out of the way
• Clean up spills
Avoid falls from elevation
• Follow ladder safety guidelines
• Never climb shelves, racks, or stacks to reach heights
Emergency Equipment
Do not block sprinklers, evacuation routes, electrical panels or safety equipment.
Know where safety equipment is located including:
• Fire extinguishers
• First-aid supplies
Warehouse Safety QUIZ
Below is an 6 question quiz.
Complete your name and answer all 6 questions.
A score of 80% or better is required to pass
