Course overview
What this course covers
Understand common warehouse risks including vehicle movement, racking, storage, manual handling, housekeeping and loading activity.
This course explains the key workplace risks linked with Warehouse Safety and the controls normally used to manage them. Learners are guided through what to check, what to report and how this subject should be applied through local procedures, supervision and review.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for warehouse operatives, production teams, FLT/pallet truck users, supervisors and managers who need awareness of common logistics, storage and manufacturing risks.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why warehouse safety matters in a workplace setting
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with this topic
- Recognise suitable controls, checks and safe working arrangements
- Understand what should be reported, escalated or stopped when conditions are unsafe
- Know how records, supervision and review support ongoing control
Course Content
- Warehouse layout
- Pedestrian routes
- FLT interface
- Racking and storage
- Pallet condition
- Manual handling aids
- Housekeeping
- Loading areas
- Reporting hazards
Course Application Focus
Learners should be able to apply the course information to everyday workplace checks, follow local procedures, recognise when controls are missing or failing, and raise concerns before harm occurs.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context includes the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management Regulations, PUWER 1998, workplace transport guidance, manual handling requirements and safe storage arrangements. Controls should reflect site layout, equipment, people and traffic movement.