BIS Safety Software
Materials Handling and Storage
Accidents at work can be avoided. The key is to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions while performing your job functions every day.
Accidents at work can be avoided. The key is to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions while performing your job functions every day. However, a significant number of people overlook the importance of safely moving, handling, and storing materials they interact with daily, perceiving the task as mundane and not posing any risk. This mindset leads to numerous materials handling accidents annually, from minor injuries like splinters, cuts, or scrapes to more serious ones like crushed fingers, hands, feet, or even fatalities. The Materials Handling and Storage course is designed for all employees.
The following topics are covered in this online Materials Handling and Storage course:
- Potential Hazards
- Moving, Handling and Storing Materials
- Conveyors
- Cranes and Slings
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Safety and Health
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the potential risks associated with handling and storing materials
- Comprehend the preventive measures for materials handling
- Effectively move, handle, and store materials; Identify various materials handling equipment such as cranes and powered industrial trucks and their usage
- Comprehend and apply basic ergonomic safety and health principles
Estimated 30 minutes
Tests conducted throughout this online course reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants have three attempts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable tool for future reference and knowledge retention.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
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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