Safety in Materials Transportation, Handling & Storage

Course Description

There are many kinds of hazards for materials transportation, handling, storage activities and equipment. Some are unique to particular activities, equipment, or kinds of materials. Materials are the lifting, moving, and placing of items in various forms. It may be done manually or with equipment. Materials are one of the leading causes of disabling occupational injuries. According to the National Safety Council, 20% to 25% of all disabling occupational injuries result from materials handling.

This course will help you recognize material handling situations. The course reviews proper lifting and moving techniques and describes how to use Handling Equipment safely. Other topics include how to select the personal protective equipment needed to handle materials safely, and how to properly use powered lifting devices.

Course Outlines

• Safety Management and Loss Prevention
• Manual Material Handling
• Load safety and Restraint
• Forklift Operations
• Rigging and Slinging
• Handling of Chemical
• Safe Warehousing Operations