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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.

Materials Handling and Storage

COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

COURSE TOPICS

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
ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 30 minutes

PASS MARK

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.

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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