Warehouse/Loading Dock Safety

$65 Member    $90 Non-Member     2 MESH Hours

Loading docks and warehouses are dangerous places. All that lifting and moving of products, parts and raw materials can lead to injuries and/or cargo damage if employees aren't fully trained on safe work practices. 

Topics Include:

• Dock workers - Cut down on costly back injuries caused by improper lifting and slips, trips, and falls.
• Truck drivers - Coordinating dock worker safety with driver safety and requirements.
• Wheel chocks - Their importance in safe operations.
• The bay and doors - How to avoid accidents and injuries in these potential problem areas.
• Unloading trucks and trailers - Keeping workers safe while transferring material.
• Trailer jacks - When and why to use them.
• Housekeeping - Why not to underestimate the importance of good housekeeping.
• Improper storage of materials - How correct and planned storage is essential to safe operations and reduces product damage.
• Pedestrians - Ground rules for keeping pedestrians and forklift drivers separate and safe.
• Staging areas - Keeping the staging area organized and incident free.
• Security before and after loading and unloading
• Use of lifting equipment - The importance of making sure employees are trained and qualified to operate lifting equipment.

Virtual Class Date:

Call (919) 719-9800