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1. Module 1. Warehouse hazards and the law

   Warehouses mix people, vehicles, heavy loads and height. Most serious injuries come from vehicles, falling objects, falls and manual handling.

   What you will learn

   • Name the main warehouse hazards.
   • Describe the legal duties that apply.
   • Explain why people and vehicles must be kept apart.

   Key points

   • Vehicles, falling objects, falls and manual handling cause most serious injuries.
   • Keep people and vehicles apart with walkways, barriers and crossing points.
   • Only trained and authorised people may drive warehouse vehicles.

   Based on: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998; Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992; Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992; HSE guidance HSG76.

2. Module 2. Racking, storage and loading bays

   Damaged racking and poor stacking can bring down tonnes of stock. Loading bays add vehicles and drops.

   What you will learn

   • Store goods safely on racking.
   • Recognise and report racking damage.
   • Work safely at loading bays.

   Key points

   • Never overload racking or climb it; heavy items low.
   • Report all racking damage at once; red damage means offload and isolate.
   • Secure vehicles against moving away before loading.

   Based on: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998; Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992; Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992; HSE guidance HSG76.

3. Module 3. Safe working on the warehouse floor

   Everyday habits decide whether a warehouse is safe: housekeeping, handling, equipment checks and reporting.

   What you will learn

   • Keep the floor clear and safe.
   • Use handling aids and lift safely.
   • Check equipment and report problems.

   Key points

   • Keep the floor clear of wrap, pallets and spills.
   • Use handling aids and lift safely.
   • Check equipment before use and report faults.
   • Use walkways and crossings, never shortcuts.

   Based on: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998; Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992; Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992; HSE guidance HSG76.

HygieneReady certificates confirm completion of training. They are not a regulated qualification. Definitions of the key terms are in the glossary.