108-01 Materials Handling and Storing Safety

Material handling is the lifting, moving, and placing of anything used by people. Handling materials may be done manually or with lifting equipment such as hand trucks and fork trucks. Materials handling is one of the leading causes of disabling occupational injuries. Principle causes of injuries are the mishaps resulting from improper lifting, failing to use available equipment, and unsafe work practices. The Materials Handling and Storing Safety training course demonstrates how to minimize the risks of injury and illness by safe handling and storing of materials in the workplace. Materials Handling and Storing Safety is part of the Materials Handling training series.