November 15, 2014
Warehouses that store and distribute large amounts of materials can be excellent opportunities for employment, but the physical nature of the work and use of large, complex machinery means a higher risk of injury for workers. Material handlers and order pickers are confronted with hazardous materials and strenuous labor all day long. Below, you’ll find a list of warehouse safety training topics that are required for most Warehouse Workers.
Forklifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.178(l)
When an employee is required to use a powered industrial truck as part of their job duties. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Re-evaluation every three years; re-training if new equipment is introduced, an accident occurs, or if the operator is operating the equipment in an unsafe manner.
Emergency Evacuation OSHA Regulation: 1910.38(e)
If fire extinguishers are provided in your workplace and/or anyone will be evacuating during a fire or other emergency. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change.
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Fire Extinguisher OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)
When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Annually.
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change.
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Materials Handling
Annually
Drugs & Alcohol
Annually
Slips, Trips and Falls
Annually
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Annually
