Focuses on the high hazard situations and work areas present in warehouses and the equipment and training that managers should invest in to prevent injuries and losses. Addresses such preventative measures as fixed fire systems and fire safety, materials storage, back belts, handrailing and ladders, employee training, lockout/tagout procedures, dock hazards and safeguards, the hazards of powered industrial trucks, and the training of their operators. Also discusses housekeeping practices, materials handling, inspections/auditing procedures, ergonomic considerations, control of chemical exposures, personal protective equipment, and job hazard analysis.