Is Hazard Recognition in Your DNA?

Price: FREE due to Susan G. Harwood Grant
Length: 8 Hours
Delivery Method: Instructor-led classroom
Expiration: N/A

Schedule:
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 7:30 am – 3:45 pm

Course Description: This instructor-led, one-day training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify and address hazards in warehouse and distribution environments. Designed for small employers, staffing agencies, temporary workers, and frontline supervisors, the course focuses on real-world applications of hazard recognition to prevent injuries, reduce risk, and improve workplace safety.
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will explore common warehouse operations, identify hazards across key work areas, and apply the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk. The course aligns with OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations and emphasizes proactive, prevention-focused safety practices.

What will you learn in this training?

• • Identify common hazards in warehouse and distribution center operations, including safety, health, and ergonomic risks.
  • Apply hazard recognition skills to real-world warehouse scenarios and tasks.
  • Analyze incidents to determine root causes and contributing factors.
  • Select and implement appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of controls.
  • Recognize hazards related to powered industrial trucks, material handling, storage systems, slips/trips/falls, and ergonomics.
  • Explain worker rights and employer responsibilities under OSHA, including whistleblower protections.
  • Communicate hazards effectively and take proactive steps to improve workplace safety.

Note: Registration Closes on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 11 AM

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