Safety Snapshot: Is Hazard Recognition in Your DNA?

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90-Minute Virtual Training - FREE OSHA Funded Course

Can you spot a workplace hazard before it becomes an accident?

Hazards can be hiding in plain sight in warehouses, distribution centers, and other workplaces.

This interactive 90-minute Safety Snapshot course introduces participants to the fundamentals of hazard recognition and practical strategies for identifying and preventing workplace injuries.

Through real-world warehouse images, interactive scenarios, and hazard identification activities, participants will learn to recognize common workplace hazards, evaluate potential risks, and explore ways to create safer working environments.

The course highlights material handling, pedestrian and forklift interactions, emergency exit routes, and the Hierarchy of Controls.
Participants will also gain an understanding of worker rights and the importance of reporting safety concerns.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this 90-minute session, participants will be able to:

Recognize common hazards in warehouse and material handling environments.
Identify risks involving forklifts, pedestrians, storage areas, & emergency exit routes.
Apply basic hazard recognition techniques using real-world workplace scenarios.
Understand the Hierarchy of Controls and how it can help reduce workplace risks.
Explain the importance of hazard reporting, worker rights, and a proactive safety

Who Should Attend?

Warehouse employees
Supervisors
Safety professionals
Operations managers
Team leaders
Anyone responsible for maintaining a safe workplace

Safety Snapshot is an introduction to hazard recognition and offers participants an opportunity to continue learning through our comprehensive, full-day Is Hazard Recognition in Your DNA?

This material was produced under grant (SH000215-SH5) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Fri

Location
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Instructor
John Rupp, Jr.

Notice

Please read:

Please log into the Zoom session at least 30 minutes early to test your audio and video.
Certificates will be emailed to you after the course.
Please email mcesen@emich.edu with questions.

Course Fee (USD): $0.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s)	Class Days	Times	Location	Instructor(s)
11/20/2026 - 11/20/2026	Weekly - Fri	12:00 PM - 01:30 PM	Zoom/Canvas, Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Map	John Rupp, Jr.