This online Material Handling Safety course is designed to help learners recognize the potential hazards related with lifting, moving, stacking, and storing materials and determine how to minimize the dangers associated with materials handling.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Recognize the hazards associated with improper, inadequate, or unsafe handling of materials
• Apply proper techniques when lifting or moving materials manually or with the help of mechanical equipment
• Describe the safest ways to stack and store materials
• Discuss various housekeeping techniques to keep their work area safe

This online Material Handling Safety course covers the following topics:

• Lifting Hazards & Injuries
• Moving Material Manually
• Using Mechanical Equipment
• Drums, Barrels, & Kegs
• Flammable Liquids
• Securing Material
• General Housekeeping
• Safety Equipment
• Aisles, Passageways, & Exit Routes
• Correct & Report Hazards

Approximately 30 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course can be taken three times to try to achieve the pass mark.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.