Material Handling Safety Online Training Course - English

Nearly all companies have to move and store materials. Depending on the type of materials and the mode of movement, there can be many hazards posed. Improper, inadequate, or unsafe handling of materials causes injuries and even death in many cases. Handling materials safely should be a primary goal of every employee.

This 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.

• The J. J. Keller's Material Handling Safety eLearningcourse covers the following topics:
  • Lifting & Moving
    • Lifting Hazards & Injuries
    • Moving Material Manually
    • Using Mechanical Equipment
  • Stacking & Storing
    • Racks
    • Pallets
    • Drums, Barrels, & Kegs
    • Flammable Liquids
    • Securing Material
  • Housekeeping
    • General Housekeeping
    • Safety Equipment
    • Aisles, Passageways, & Exit Routes
    • Correct & Report Hazards
• 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
• Intended Audience: Any employee required to move, stack, or store materials in the workplace.
• Regs Covered: 29 CFR 1910.176(b), 1910.159(c)(10), 1910.101(b), 1910.106, 1910.110, OSHA's General Duty Clause, ANSI MH16.1
• Length: 30 minutes
• Copyright Date: 2016 (Rev. 1/17)
• Available in English & Spanish