Course details
Material Handling Safety
Course Overview
This online Material Handling Safety course is designed to help learners recognize the potential hazards related with lifting, moving, stacking, and storing materials and determine how to minimize the dangers associated with materials handling.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the hazards associated with improper, inadequate, or unsafe handling of materials
- Apply proper techniques when lifting or moving materials manually or with the help of mechanical equipment
- Describe the safest ways to stack and store materials
- Discuss various housekeeping techniques to keep their work area safe
Topics Covered
- Lifting Hazards & Injuries
- Moving Material Manually
- Using Mechanical Equipment
- Drums, Barrels, & Kegs
- Flammable Liquids
- Securing Material
- General Housekeeping
- Safety Equipment
- Aisles, Passageways, & Exit Routes
- Correct & Report Hazards
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This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
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A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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