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Handling Materials Safely: To The Point

12 Lessons
13-22 Minutes
9 Quiz Questions

Course Overview


The improper handling of materials is a common workplace hazard; it can disrupt workflow and lead to injuries. Therefore, learning how to lift and transport materials safely and properly is a core aspect of every facility’s safety policy. This course demonstrates safe work practices for handling materials, whether lifting by hand or using a hand truck or forklift. From proper lifting techniques, safe use of hand trucks, carts, and dollies and proper handling of pallets, safe handling of materials occurs when the employee is prepared in advance for the task at hand. Through emphasizing how and why to prepare for lifting and moving materials, this course shows workers how to approach and complete each task in a safer, more tactical manner. Use this course to teach employees to prevent injuries by safely lifting and moving materials.

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    Key Audience


    Employees throughout a facility whose work responsibilities include lifting and transporting materials.

    Course Topics


    Introduction
    Background
    Personal Protective Equipment
    Lifting A Load Safely
    Inspecting Your Path of Travel
    Safe Lifting Techniques
    Carrying and Setting the Load Down
    Hand Trucks
    Carts and Dollies
    Handling Pallets Safely
    Forklifts and Pallet Jacks
    Conclusion

    Course Detail


    Course ID
    ttpchmsa_vod

    Time

    13-22 MIN
    Questions
    "9"

    Languages

    en-es

    video format

    HD

    captions

    Yes

    Resources

    Yes

    Lessons

    12

    Remediation

    Yes

    Bookmarking

    Yes

    Feedback

    Yes

    Microlearning