Warehouse Safety training
“In a Busy Warehouse, Safety Comes First.”
Warehouse Safety Training – Stay Safe Where It Matters Most
Warehouses are busy, high-risk environments. This course helps you identify common hazards, understand your legal responsibilities, and apply practical safety measures to protect workers.
From vehicle movement and manual handling to storage risks and risk assessments, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to keep your warehouse safe and compliant.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand your legal duties in relation to warehouse safety.
Know what types of hazards may be present in a warehouse setting.
Be able to control slips and trips risks, as well as electrical safety hazards.
Know how to carry out a risk assessment of your warehouse.
Recognise manual handling risks and know how to use mechanical aids to reduce risk.
Understand how to ensure vehicle safety in warehouses, including how to organise safe traffic routes.
Know how to store goods in a warehouse safely and use pallets in a safe manner.
How it works….
On the course
At a glance…
6 - 10 delegates
Half day course
No qualifications or PPE required
This training course is delivered on-site at your location or at a training centre location and typically lasts half a day, No formal qualifications are needed to attend, making it accessible to all experience levels. Group sizes are kept small, usually between 6–12 delegates, to ensure focused, hands-on learning. Delegates are not required to bring any PPE for this training course
Module 1: Why Warehouse Safety Matters
This module sets the scene by showing why warehouse safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. You’ll explore the most common causes of injury, how they impact your team and your business, and the legal responsibilities every employer and employee must understand. Learn how risk assessments, smart equipment selection, and proper training can reduce incidents, boost productivity, and keep everyone safer on-site.
Module 2: Spot the Hazards, Stay in Control
Warehouses come with more than just physical risks—health hazards can be just as serious. This module covers how to recognise and control risks like noise, vibration, asbestos, legionella, stress, and even display screen use. You’ll also explore COSHH, the right use of PPE, and the importance of first aid readiness. It’s everything you need to help create a healthier, safer working environment.
Module 3: Everyday Hazards, Life-Saving Controls
Some of the biggest risks in a warehouse are also the most common. This module focuses on preventing slips, trips, and falls, managing floor contamination, and spotting everyday electrical hazards before they become serious. You’ll also cover essential fire safety measures and what to do in an emergency—giving you the tools to create a safer space for everyone, every day.
Module 4: Safe Lifting, Smart Working
Lifting, shifting, and working at height are everyday tasks—but they come with serious risks if not managed properly. This module dives into the dangers of manual and mechanical handling in warehouses, showing you how to spot risks early, carry out effective assessments, and apply practical safety measures. You’ll also learn about your responsibilities when using equipment and the essentials of safe work at height—because every lift should be safe, and every worker protected.
Module 5: Vehicle Safety - Keep It Moving, Keep It Safe
With constant movement of vehicles, people, and deliveries, warehouses can quickly become high-risk zones. This module shows you how to keep pedestrians and drivers safe, design clear traffic routes, and manage hazards like reversing, loading, and coupling. You’ll also cover parking protocols, fall prevention, and the importance of regular vehicle checks. It’s everything you need to keep operations smooth—and everyone safe on site.
Module 6: Site Safety – Store Smart, Work Safe
Safe storage is the backbone of a safe warehouse. In this module, you’ll learn how to use pallets and storage systems correctly, reduce risks with automated systems, and understand why accidents happen—so you can prevent them. You’ll also discover how to safely handle and store hazardous substances, helping you keep your site organised, efficient, and injury-free.
At the end of the course, learners will complete a theory-based assessment to ensure they’ve understood the key principles of warehouse safety.
The assessment includes multiple-choice questions covering:
Common warehouse hazards and how to control them
Legal responsibilities and risk assessments
Manual and mechanical handling safety
Working at height and vehicle movement
Fire, electrical, and slip/trip hazard awareness
Safe storage and hazardous substances