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.
OSHA Required Training
Forklifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.178(l)
When OSHA Requires Forklift Training:
When an employee is required to use a powered industrial truck as part of their job duties. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
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.
Downloadable Forklift Training Resources (free):
Emergency Evacuation OSHA Regulation: 1910.38(e)
When OSHA Requires Emergency Evacuation Training:
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.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable Emergency Evacuation Training Resources (free):
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
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.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
Fire Extinguisher OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)
When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:
When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
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.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
Industry Best-Practice Training (Not required by OSHA)
Materials Handling
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Materials Handling Training Resources (free):
Drugs & Alcohol
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Drugs & Alcohol Training Resources (free):
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Training Frequency
Annually