Racking Safety Awareness in Birmingham, West Midlands (Classroom)
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Racking Safety Awareness Course in Birmingham, West Midlands
This Racking Safety Awareness training course provides participants with an understanding of racking safety awareness, including the need for inspections, racking structure components, inspection procedures, damage assessment, and practical application of racking safety checks.
The course aims to equip employees with the knowledge and skills required to ensure a safe working environment when working with racking systems.
Delivery Method
Classroom training in Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 5AR
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of racking safety and regular inspections.
- Identify key components of racking structures and associated mechanical handling equipment.
- Conduct different types of racking inspections and maintain records.
- Recognize damage levels and understand structural awareness in relation to damage.
- Successfully complete theoretical and practical assessments to demonstrate competency in racking safety.
Target Audience
- Warehouse employees
- Health and safety officers
- Maintenance personnel
- Supervisors and managers responsible for warehouse operations
- Any personnel involved in the inspection and maintenance of racking systems
Training Modules
- Overview of racking safety and its importance in the workplace.
- Legal and regulatory requirements for racking inspections.
- Potential hazards and risks associated with unsafe racking.
- Employer and employee responsibilities regarding racking safety.
- Key components of racking systems (uprights, beams, bracing, locking pins, footplates, etc.).
- Types of racking systems (adjustable pallet racking, cantilever racking, drive-in racking, etc.).
- Mechanical handling equipment used within racking systems (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).
- Safe loading and unloading practices to prevent damage and accidents.
- Types of racking inspections:
- Daily visual inspections.
- Weekly/monthly internal inspections.
- Annual expert inspections.
- Inspection frequency and responsibilities.
- Documentation and record-keeping requirements.
- Actions to take following inspection findings.
- Recognizing different types of racking damage (dents, misalignment, overloading, corrosion, missing components, etc.).
- Understanding damage severity levels (Green, Amber, and Red classification).
- Assessing the impact of damage on structural integrity.
- Procedures for reporting damage and corrective actions.
Assessment Methods
Theory Test Assessment
- Racking safety fundamentals.
- Inspection protocols.
- Damage assessment and classification.
- Legal and regulatory compliance.
Practical Training and Assessment
- Hands-on inspection of racking systems.
- Identifying and documenting safety hazards and damage.
- Completing inspection reports and recommending corrective actions.
- Final competency assessment conducted by the trainer.
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Webbs Training Services is a well established commercial training company, providing top quality training in a number of different sectors. We offer all types of training for industry, construction, local authorities and all types of other large organisations. We also train delegates from smaller companies, and delegates who book individually.
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