Key terms

Warehouse safety: key terms

Plain-English definitions of the words used in the course. In the lessons, tap any underlined term to read its definition without leaving the page.

5 terms, United Kingdom version

Load notice
A sign on racking showing the maximum loads for beams and bays.
Pedestrian walkway
A marked route for people, kept separate from vehicles.
Pre-use check
A quick check of equipment for faults before it is used.
Safe working load
The maximum load a piece of racking or equipment is designed to carry.
Trailer creep
A trailer moving slowly away from the dock during loading.

These terms come from the United Kingdom version of the course. See what the course covers.