General Warehouse Safety Training in brief: General Warehouse Safety Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering racking, storage and safe stacking. It takes approx. 40 minutes across 3 sections. A 10 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Warehouses combine vehicles, heights, heavy loads and people moving at pace, which makes them one of the higher risk working environments.
General Warehouse Safety covers the general responsibilities of everyone in a warehouse and the most common hazards, from vehicles to storage. It also explains the policies that keep people safe on site. It is for all employees, whether they work on the floor, in the yard or in the office above it.
General Warehouse Safety Training at a glance
| Course | General Warehouse Safety |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | PUWER, Manual Handling and workplace transport |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What the law asks of warehouse employers
Warehouses bring several sets of rules together. Vehicles, racking, lifting and stock all carry risks, so employers have to manage each one.
What employers have to do
- Assess the risks and record what they find, under the Management Regulations 1999.
- Keep people and vehicles apart, with safe traffic routes, floors and loading bays.
- Inspect racking and lifting equipment, and keep forklifts and other kit in good repair.
- Avoid or reduce manual handling, and plan any work at height on racking or mezzanines.
- Train staff for the jobs they do. Forklift drivers also need their own operator training.
What you will be able to do
- Understand Health & Safety Responsibilities: Learn employer and employee duties under UK regulations.
- Identify & Prevent Warehouse Hazards: Reduce risks like slips, trips, falls, and machinery accidents.
- Proper PPE Use & Compliance: Wear and maintain protective gear to prevent injuries.
- Emergency Response & Hazard Reporting: Follow fire, spill, and accident procedures effectively.
- Safe Manual Handling & Equipment Use: Lift correctly, operate machinery safely, and reduce workplace stress.
What General Warehouse Safety covers
General Responsibilities
Learn key employer and employee responsibilities under UK health & safety laws. Topics include PPE use, hazard reporting, emergency preparedness, and physical capability awareness to prevent workplace injuries.
Common Warehouse Hazards
Identify and prevent common warehouse hazards like slips, falls, manual handling injuries, forklift accidents, fire risks, and hazardous substances. Covers best practices for machinery safety, noise control, and restricted access areas.|16
Warehouse Policies
Understand warehouse safety policies, risk assessments, and emergency procedures. Learn RIDDOR reporting requirements and how proactive safety measures reduce workplace accidents and improve compliance.
Who should take General Warehouse Safety Training
Warehouse operatives, pickers and packers, goods in and dispatch teams, and their supervisors. It suits anyone who works near forklifts, racking or loading bays.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get General Warehouse Safety training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's General Warehouse Safety course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 40 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is warehouse safety training a legal requirement?
Yes. Employers must give staff the information, instruction and training they need to work safely. A warehouse safety course covers the general risks. Forklift drivers need separate operator training.
What are the main hazards in a warehouse?
Moving vehicles such as forklifts, manual handling, slips and trips, and falls from height. Objects falling from racking cause injuries too.
Is General Warehouse Safety Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does General Warehouse Safety Training cover?
It follows PUWER, Manual Handling and workplace transport.
How long does General Warehouse Safety Training take?
Approx. 40 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 10 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does General Warehouse Safety Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
