Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSE SAFETY

• Importance of safety in the warehouse
• Employee roles in maintaining a safe working environment

MODULE 2: HAZARD RECOGNITION AND RISK ASSESSMENT

Hazard Recognition
• Identifying common warehouse hazards (slip and fall, forklift-related dangers, etc.)
• Understanding risks associated with each hazard
Risk Assessment
• Conducting risk assessments in the warehouse environment
• Identifying and controlling hazards before they cause harm

DURATION

4-5 Hours

REWARD

Successful completion of the training will result in the award of warehouse safety training certificate

OBJECTIVES

Upon successfully completing the training program, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding:
• To equip with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a safe working environment in the warehouse.
• To prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to inventory.
• To ensure compliance with safety regulations and guidelines

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Intended for all employees, supervisors, managers, contractors.

ASSESSMENT

• Individual post assessment shall be done after the session.

MODULE 3: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Types of PPE used in the warehouse
• Proper use, inspection, care, and maintenance of PPE

MODULE 4: SAFE MATERIAL HANDLING

• Proper body mechanics and posture during lifting
• Assessing weight and size before lifting
• Team lifting and communication
• Safe storage and stacking practices
• Correct use of equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks
• Preventing repetitive strain injuries
• Avoiding overloading storage shelves and racks
• Inspection and maintenance of mechanical aids
• Preventing slips, trips, and falls related to material handling

MODULE 5: FORKLIFT SAFETY

• Safe operation and maintenance of forklifts
• Understanding the dangers of forklift accidents
• Load capacity and stability considerations
• Safe operating speeds, distances, and pedestrian safety around forklifts
• Forklift parking and shutdown procedures
• Managing warehouse traffic flowEnsuring safe distances between vehicles and pedestrians

MODULE 6: FIRE SAFETY

• Identifying fire hazards in the warehouse
• Fire prevention and response procedures
• Use of fire extinguishers
• Conducting fire drills and training employees on evacuation routes

MODULE 7: EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• Procedures for warehouse evacuation
• Effective communication during emergencies

MODULE 8: HOUSEKEEPING AND ORGANIZATION

• Importance of a clean, organized warehouse
• Regular inspections, cleaning schedules, and checklists
• Color-coded labeling systems for hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Ensuring spills, debris, and obstructions are promptly cleared

MODULE 9: STORAGE SAFETY

Rack Safety
• Inspection and maintenance of storage racks
• Safe loading and unloading from racks
• Labeling weight limits on racks and shelves
• Use of rack protection devices (corner guards, safety bars)
• Fall prevention and edge protection

MODULE 10: CRANE AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY

• Pre-operational checks and load capacity
• Maintaining a safe working radius and using spotters for blind spots
• Safe loading and unloading practices at the dock

MODULE 11: ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Identifying electrical hazards in the warehouse
• Safe use of electrical equipment

MODULE 12: WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

• Safe disposal and recycling of materials in the warehouse
• Ensuring proper segregation of waste

MODULE 13: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

• Maintaining safe temperature conditions in the warehouse.