{"id":13424,"date":"2014-11-15T07:55:15","date_gmt":"2014-11-15T12:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=13424"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T21:46:04","slug":"warehouse-worker-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/warehouse-worker-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse Worker Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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\u2019ll find a list of warehouse safety training topics that are required for most Warehouse Workers.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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OSHA Required Training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Forklifts <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.178(l)<\/p>\n

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When OSHA Requires Forklift Training:<\/h2>\n

When an employee is required to use a powered industrial truck as part of their job duties. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n

Training Frequency<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Downloadable Forklift Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n