Transcript Safety Tutorial for Job Title - WECA

Safety Tutorial for
Warehouse Assistant
Denise Hourihan
Eastridge High School
Training Tasks for Warehouse
Assistant
Proper lifting
technique
Ladder safety
Proper use of hand
trucks, dollies, and
hoists
Forklift safety (may
not be driven by
minors)
Keeping work area
clean
Emergency and
evacuation
procedures
Chemical safety/
hazardous materials
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Pre-Test
There are at
least five
unsafe
practices
shown in this
picture.
What are they?
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Pre-Test Answers
Five unsafe practices are:
1. Worker is reaching too
high to lift box.
2. Worker has leg on
second rung of ladder.
3. Worker is in an unstable
position.
4. Box may be too heavy to
lift.
5. Forklift is behind worker.
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Appropriate Clothes
Steel-toed
shoes/boots
Long pants
Hard hat
Gloves
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Safety Equipment
Hard hat
Goggles
Steel-toed boots
Earplugs
Fire extinguisher
Back support belt
Safety equipment in
warehouse
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Tools
Hand truck
Dolly
Box cutter
Hand tools
(screwdriver,
hammer, wrench,
etc.)
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Equipment/Machinery
Fork lift truck (not to
be used by anyone
under 18 years old)
Dolly
Hand truck
Computer
Ladders
Overhead lifting
equipment
Conveyors
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Electrical
Be sure the following are in
good condition:
 Outlets
 Plugs
 Cords
 Extension cords
 Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCIs)
 Light bulbs (correct wattage)
 Circuit breakers/fuses
•Keep ladders
away from
electrical lines
Water and
electricity don’t
mix
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Floors, Doors, Exits
Aisles, exits and doorways must be kept
clear
Keep floors clean
Clean up spills right away
Exits and doors must be clearly marked
All employees must be aware of all exits
from building in case of emergency
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Chemical Hazards
Powders
Dusts
Gases
Vapors
Liquids
Know the chemical hazards in the workplace and
the safety procedures for handling them.
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Ergonomic Hazards - Lifting
Use proper lifting
technique
Bend at the knees to lift
Use a lifting aid or cart
Avoid over-reaching,
twisting or lifting over
head
Ask for help when
needed
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Infectious diseases
Blood borne diseases – exposure to
items contaminated with human blood
or body fluids
Wash hands after using restroom.
Avoid rusty nails, needles, splinters,
blood
Keep work areas clean
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Fire
Where are the fire
extinguishers?
When should they be used?
How do you operate a fire
extinguisher?
What types of fire
extinguishers are there?
Where are the fire exits?
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Robbery, Bomb Scares
Do not resist a robbery attempt. Give
up the merchandise and don’t put
yourself in a position to get hurt.
Let your supervisor know as soon as
possible.
Be familiar with emergency evacuation
procedures.
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Angry/threatening Customers
Listen to customer and
acknowledge his or her
concerns.
Ask what you can do to fix
the situation.
If possible, handle customer
on your own.
 If not, ask for help from your
supervisor.

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HOW and to WHOM DO YOU
REPORT AN INJURY
Report any on-the-job injuries to your
supervisor immediately.
Supervisors must report the injury
within a certain amount of regardless
of whether the injury required
professional medical attention or lost
time.
You will need to complete an accident
report.
Be familiar with the policies for your
company.
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Post Test (True or False)
1.
2.
3.
There is no need to
train a warehouse
assistant in the
proper use of
ladders.
Hard hats and steel
toed-shoes are
usually required in a
warehouse job.
It is important to
bend from the waist
when picking up
boxes.
4.
5.
6.
Warehouse workers
do not need to worry
about chemical
hazards on the job.
You should not stand
on the top two rungs
of a ladder.
A 16-year old can
drive a fork-lift truck.
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Post Test (True or False)
7.
8.
In the event of a
robbery, you should
protect the
company’s property
at all costs.
Any on-the-job injury
should be reported
to your supervisor
immediately.
9. It is important to
know the location
of all exits to the
building.
10.It is not necessary
to keep your work
area clean because
that is the janitor’s
job.
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Post-Test Answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
False
True
False
False
True
False
False
True
True
False
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Safety Web Resources
http://youngworker.healthandsafetycentre.org/
http://www.oshadefenseleague.com/
http://www.osha-slc.gov/
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
http://www.esfi.org/
http://uwworksafe.com/worksafe/pdfs/FctSheet.
pdf
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