Materials Handling and Storage
For General Industry

This course introduces the hazards that are involved in the handling and storage of materials. Different methods of handling and storage are discussed, the hazards they pose to workers and the methods by which these hazards can be reduced or eliminated from the workplace.

Learning Objectives

* Understand the major causes of injury attained from handling and storing materials.

* Know the various methods that can be used to prevent injuries.

* Know the safety measures involved when operating mechanical handling devices.

* Know the various safety and health principles that can be adopted in the workplace.

Regulatory Requirements:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction

Methods of Prevention

Conveyors

Cranes

Slings

Powered Industrial Trucks

Seat Time

This course has been approved for 1 hour.

Course Pre-Requisite

There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course.

Testing

Quizzes - All quizzes must be passed with a 70% to proceed forward to the next lesson. Final Exam must be passed with a 70% to pass the course.

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