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Situational Awareness for Material Handling: A Course for Yard Workers and Drivers
This web-based program delves into 13 key areas related to workplace safety regulations and best practices for yard workers and drivers.
In 2017, a devastating workplace accident claimed the life of Jason Anketell at the young age of 30. He left behind a loving wife and a little girl. Following this tragic event, AMTA, MHSA, and ACSA teamed up to create a targeted training course with the goal of preventing such incidents. Enroll in Situational Awareness for Material Handling: A Course for Yard Workers and Drivers and become well-versed in your rights, hazard identification, situational awareness, and much more. It’s an absolutely FREE, 2-hour course that could potentially save lives. What’s stopping you?
The following subjects are addressed in this course:
1. Hazard Assessment
2. Legislation
3. Worker Responsibilities
4. Equipment
5. Danger Zones
6. Spotters
7. Tag Lines
8. Hoisting
9. Working at Heights
10. Cargo Securement Devices
11. Cargo Stability and Placement
12. Securing Loads
13. Tarped Loads
Estimated duration is 120 minutes
The course comprises 13 modules. The pass mark differs per module. Each module can be attempted thrice to achieve the passing score.
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 120 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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