Warehouse & Distribution Compliance Pack
Compliance pack for warehouses and distribution centers. Built to address OSHA Warehousing NEP (July 2023) — PIT operations, materials handling, ergonomic injuries, struck-by, falls from height.
When this template is required
Warehouses face the OSHA Warehousing NEP (effective July 2023) targeted inspection program. PIT operations (#1 injury source), materials handling, ergonomic injuries, struck-by from racking, falls from height during stocking. Major retailers (Amazon, Walmart) under heightened scrutiny.
Why this template
OSHA Warehousing NEP 2023
CPL 03-00-026 directs targeted inspections of warehouse operations. Active enforcement; major retailers facing substantial citations. Pack includes NEP-readiness checklist.
PIT focus — #1 injury source
Forklift operations cause more warehouse fatalities than any other source. Full PIT Operator Training Program (Wave 3 Batch 1 product) included.
Storage rack safety
Rack collapses, stored material falls, struck-by from passing PIT. Storage Rack Safety Program addresses inspection, capacity marking, damage assessment.
Loading dock procedures
Trailer separation, dock plate falls, vehicle-pedestrian conflicts. Loading Dock Safety Procedure addresses each hazard.
What you receive
- Forklift/PIT Operator Training Program
- Materials Handling Safety Program
- Ergonomics Program (warehouse manual handling)
- Walking-Working Surfaces (1910.23)
- Storage Rack Safety Program
- Fall Protection (mezzanine, dock plate, pallet stacking)
- Loading Dock Safety Procedure
- HazCom (warehouse chemicals)
- EAP (fire, severe weather, security)
- OSHA Warehousing NEP readiness checklist
How you get it
This document is written and reviewed against the standard it cites, and it is ready now. The download link is emailed as soon as your payment clears.
Revisions included — if something about your operation changes what the document should say, reply to the delivery email and we will amend it.
Who buys this
- Distribution centers (3PL and in-house)
- E-commerce fulfillment centers
- Cold storage and food warehousing
- Lumber and building material yards
- Auto parts warehouses
Frequently asked
What's the OSHA Warehousing NEP?
Warehousing National Emphasis Program (CPL 03-00-026, July 2023) — OSHA's targeted inspection program for warehouse operations. Targets warehouses with elevated injury rates. Focus on PIT, ergonomic hazards, fall protection, fire/exit, heat illness. Active enforcement.
What about PIT operations?
PIT is the #1 warehouse injury source. Common citations: operator certification gaps, missing pre-shift inspections, pedestrian-PIT conflicts. PIT Training Program component addresses each.
Does this cover Amazon-style fulfillment?
Yes — Amazon and similar e-commerce fulfillment centers are explicit OSHA enforcement focus. Pack covers PIT, picking ergonomics, packing ergonomics, stocking fall protection, heat illness, and high-throughput operational realities.
What about storage rack collapses?
Storage racks need: load capacity marking, periodic inspection, anchoring to floors, column protection from PIT impact, damage assessment and repair. Damaged racks have caused fatalities. Storage Rack Safety Program addresses each element.