Materials handling describes the way workers move, stack and store the things people need. That includes manually moving boxes or employing tools like pallet jacks. This interactive course discusses the hazards employees are likely to encounter while handling materials in the workplace.
Materials handling accidents range from small splinters, cuts or scrapes to crushed fingers, hands and feet — and even deaths. Those accidents could be prevented by observing OSHA material handling standards.
The Materials Handling Safety course is also available in Spanish.
Complete Your Materials Handling Safety Course Online!
Taking our Materials Handling Safety course online offers these benefits:
- 24/7 course access
- Log on and off as many times as you want
- Work anytime, anywhere — All you need is a computer and access to the Internet
- Powerful learning tools with video, audio, text and graphical elements
- Takes approximately one hour to finish
- Allows up to 90 days to complete the course
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive your official Certificate of Completion.
About the Materials Handling Course
Important topics covered in this course include:
- Preparing yourself to work safely
- Understanding ergonomics
- Step-by-step instructions for safe lifting
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Platform trucks, carts and pallet jacks
- Forklift safety
- And more
This course explores principles of safe materials handling. Once you complete this course, you'll be able to:
- Understand the hazards associated with various materials-handling activities
- Avoid accidents and injuries by utilizing best ergonomic practices when handling various materials
- Employ safe practices when operating materials handling equipment