Managing Fast-Moving EHS Risks in Warehouses

​Warehouse risk moves as quickly as the operation itself. Forklifts cross pedestrian routes, loading activity changes by the hour, temporary workers enter unfamiliar environments, and hazards can appear between one shift and the next.

​For EHS and operations teams, the challenge is not only identifying these risks, but making sure everyone on the floor, including permanent employees, contractors, agency workers, and seasonal staff, is properly prepared, supervised, and protected.

​This session looks at how warehouse teams can create better visibility around changing hazards, contractor and temporary worker safety, incident responsibility, and follow-up before risks become repeat problems.

​Why Attend:

​Understand where warehouse risks are most likely to emerge during everyday operations

​Learn how to manage contractor and temporary worker safety more consistently

​See how inspections, near misses, and frontline reporting can help catch risks earlier

​Get practical guidance on responsibility when incidents involve contractors or multiple teams

​See how connected EHS workflows can help track hazards, investigations, and corrective actions from identification to closure

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​Event Format:

​Live Webinar

​Expert Panel Discussion

​Interactive Audience Q&A

​Recorded Session (available after the event)

• 00:00:00Welcome & Meet the Panel
• 00:05:26What Risk Really Means & Why Safety Rules Aren’t Enough
• 00:13:19When Routine Warehouse Work Turns Unsafe: Layout Changes, Peak Loads & Backlogs
• 00:24:08Contractor & Temp Worker Safety: First Days, Certifications & Changing Scope
• 00:46:15Near Misses: Finding Hazards Before Someone Gets Hurt
• 00:55:37Reporting in the Moment: Near-Miss Cards, Clear Procedures & Digital Systems
• 01:04:46Audience Q&A: Peak Hiring, Yard Safety, Multiple Contractors, Chemicals & Forged Permits