An Awareness of Warehousing and Storage

Warehouses and storage facilities are busy environments with unique risks and challenges. This Highfield e-learning course provides learners with an introduction to warehouse and storage safety, helping them understand the hazards and good practices required to work safely and efficiently.

The course is ideal for new starters in warehousing roles, as part of an induction programme, or as refresher training for existing staff.

By completing this course, learners will understand how to contribute to a safer warehouse environment, reduce risks, and support productivity.

Key topics include:

– Common hazards in warehouse and storage environments
– Safe manual handling and lifting techniques
– Using equipment and vehicles safely (e.g., pallet trucks, forklifts)
– Stacking, storing, and handling goods correctly
– Fire safety and emergency procedures in warehouses
– The importance of housekeeping and organisation