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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.

Situational Awareness for Material Handling: A Course for Yard Workers and Drivers

COURSE OVERVIEW


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?


COURSE TOPICS


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


ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated duration is 120 minutes


PASS MARK


The course comprises 13 modules. The pass mark differs per module. Each module can be attempted thrice to achieve 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 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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