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Materials Handling and Storage

Improper handling and storage of materials is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries, from musculoskeletal disorders to slips, trips, and falls. This course equips participants with the knowledge and safe practices required for lifting, carrying, stacking, and storing materials properly. Learners will understand both manual and mechanical handling techniques, reducing the risk of accidents while improving workplace efficiency and safety.

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Learning Objectives

Identify hazards related to manual and mechanical material handling
Apply safe lifting, carrying, and stacking techniques
Understand the proper use of handling equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and cranes

Learn correct storage methods to prevent spills, falls, and collapses
Reduce risks of musculoskeletal injuries and workplace accidents
Promote a culture of safe material handling across teams

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Overview
3. Learning Objectives
2. Potential Hazards
1. Potential Hazards
2. Injury Risks
3. Types of Injuries
4. Minimizing Accidents
5. Knowledge Check: Back Injuries
6. Knowledge Check: Minimizing Accidents
3. Moving, Handling and Storing Materials
1. Moving and Handling Materials
2. Safe Moving and Handling
3. Mechanically Moving Materials
4. Storing Materials – Lumber, Bricks, Bags and Boxes
5. Storing Materials – Drums, Barrels and Kegs
6. Storing Materials – Stacking Guidelines
7. Learning Activity: Stacking
4. Conveyors
1. Conveyors
2. Conveyor Safety
3. Conveyor Safety, continued
4. Knowledge Check: Conveyors

5. Cranes and Slings
1. Cranes
2. Using Cranes
3. Crane Inspection
4. Knowledge Check: Crane Inspection
5. Slings
6. Sling Use
6. Safety and Health
1. Ergonomic Safety and Health Principles
2. Ergonomic Safety and Materials Handling
3. Aisles and Passageways
4. Knowledge Check: Ergonomics
7. Conclusion
1. Conclusion