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Material Handling Safety

This Material Handling Safety online course is intended to assist students in identifying potential risks associated with the lifting, moving, stacking, and storing of materials, and to develop strategies to mitigate the risks associated with material handling.

Material Handling Safety

COURSE OVERVIEW

This Material Handling Safety online course aims to educate learners about the possible risks linked with the lifting, moving, stacking, and storing of materials, and to provide guidance on how to lessen the dangers connected with material handling.

Upon completion of this Material Handling Safety course, learners will be equipped to:

  • Identify the risks linked to incorrect, insufficient, or unsafe handling of materials
  • Implement suitable methods when lifting or moving materials manually or using mechanical means
  • Explain the safest practices for stacking and storing materials
  • Advocate for various housekeeping strategies to maintain a safe working environment

COURSE TOPICS

This Material Handling Safety online course encompasses the following subjects:

  • Lifting Hazards & Injuries
  • Manually Moving Material
  • Utilizing Mechanical Equipment
  • Drums, Barrels, & Kegs
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Material Securing
  • General Housekeeping
  • Safety Equipment
  • Aisles, Passageways, & Exit Routes
  • Rectification & Reporting of Hazards

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 30 minutes

PASS MARK

To pass this course, a score of 80% must be achieved. The course can be attempted thrice to reach the passing score.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 30 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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