Material Handling Safety
Self Study Program

Duration: 5 hours (includes 1 test) Now Approved for Alabama HVAC Continuing Education What Students Learn: Preview This study unit introduces the safe techniques and work practices commonly used when handling manufacturing and industrial materials. Trainees will learn the procedures necessary to avoid physical injury to yourself and those working with you, for both manual handling methods and mechanical handling methods. You will also learn procedures that minimize damage to the materials being moved and to facility property. Knowing the proper procedures will also give you the insight to decide when mechanical handling is necessary, or preferred, over traditional physical handling.

Objectives When a student completes this study unit, he and she will be able to: • Recognize the hazards associated with handling materials. • Know the types of injuries that can be caused by these hazards. • Understand how to effectively use safe material handling practices. • Know how to avoid physical injury when handling loads. • Know and follow the rules for safe operation of powered industrial material handling equipment. • Understand and respect the limits and restrictions placed on powered material handling mechanisms.

Contents Introduction to Material Handling; Housekeeping and Storage; Material Handling Equipment; Hoists and Cranes.