Storage Area – Online training in 16 languages
Work Safety and Proper Conduct in the Warehouse Area
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Storage Area at a glance
- Legal basis
- § 12 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act), § 12 BetrSichV (German Ordinance on Industrial Safety), DGUV Regel 108-007 „Lagereinrichtungen und -geräte“ (rules of German statutory accident insurance), ASR A1.8 „Verkehrswege“ (German Technical Rules for Workplaces)
- Who must participate
- Employees in warehousing, logistics, and shipping
- How often
- Prior to taking up work and regularly thereafter, at least once annually (§ 12 ArbSchG, § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 1 (German statutory accident prevention regulation)); adolescents at least semi-annually (§ 29 JArbSchG (German Youth Employment Protection Act)).
- Proof
- Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Facts about the training
| Legal basis | § 12 ArbSchG, § 12 BetrSichV, DGUV Regel 108-007 „Lagereinrichtungen und -geräte“, ASR A1.8 „Verkehrswege“ |
|---|---|
| Target group | Employees in warehousing, logistics, and shipping |
| Refresher | every 12 months |
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Languages | 16 |
| Proof | Certificate with knowledge test |
What participants learn
- Responsibility of company management and employees
- Forklift traffic and traffic routes
- Using racking systems safely
- Lifting and carrying loads
- Fire prevention and prohibition of alcohol and drugs
Frequently asked questions
Who must be trained in the warehouse?
All employees working in the warehouse – including temporary staff, temporary agency workers, and seasonal workers – prior to their first assignment and at least annually thereafter.
Does the warehouse safety training also cover forklift driving?
No. There is separate safety training for forklift drivers, for example for order pickers; in addition, training in accordance with DGUV Grundsatz 308-001 (principles of German statutory accident insurance) is required.
Is online safety training legally permissible?
Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001, Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.
How is the safety training documented?
Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1.
About this course
This training focuses on key safety aspects in the warehouse area to identify typical hazards and prevent accidents. It highlights management’s responsibilities regarding risk assessment and the provision of safe work equipment, as well as each individual’s obligations to comply with safety rules and report deficiencies. Key topics include rules of conduct, the use of alcohol, drugs, and smoking, the importance of order and cleanliness, the safe handling of Euro pallets, and the use of internal traffic routes. In addition, the course covers in detail the importance of operating instructions, the correct use of personal protective equipment, and the prevention of tripping, slipping, and falling accidents, as well as cuts and back injuries through proper lifting and carrying of loads. The goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of safe work procedures and to sustainably protect the health of all employees in warehouse operations.
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