Materials Handling Overview
Learning objectives
- Recognize the hazards associated with materials handling
- Recognize how to move and store materials safely through proper planning and selection of material handling equipment
- Identify the best practices that can protect you from material handling hazards
Course overview
This course will provide basic instruction on the safe handling and storage of materials in a warehouse, including recognizing material handling hazards, selecting and using the appropriate equipment, and following safe practices to prevent injuries.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 12 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 18066
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Bosnian, Japanese, Dutch, Filipino
Course Outline
- Materials Handling Overview
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I – Personal Protective Equipment
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N – Materials Handling and Storage – 1910.176 Materials Handling and Storage
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N – Materials Handling and Storage – 1910-178 Powered Industrial Trucks
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 2, Safe Practices and Personal Protection, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, Section 5110, Repetitive Motion Injuries
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders, Group 4, General Mobile Equipment and Auxiliaries, Article 25, Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Haulage Vehicles, and Earthmoving Equipment, Sections 3650, 3664, Industrial Trucks, General, Operating Rules
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS) (Part XII - Protection Equipment and Other Preventative Measures)
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS) (Part XIV - Materials Handling)
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS) (Part XIX - Hazard Prevention Program)