Material Handling - General Industry

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Course Description

The course starts with an exploration of fundamental concepts in material handling, emphasising the importance of identifying potential hazards.

You will then review various material handling methods and hazards associated with them. Then we will dive into detailed safe handling practices, with a focus on proper techniques for lifting, storage, and mechanical handling to minimise injuries.

Finally, we will review employers’ responsibilities in ensuring a safe working environment when handling materials.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Target Audience

This course is aimed at anyone working in general industry, particularly those on busy sites.

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

For those needing further safety training, courses such as Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, and PPE should be completed alongside this one.

Course Modules

Module NumberModule NamePass % Required
1Introduction to Material Handling and Recognising Hazards70%
2Types of Material Handling Hazards70%
3Protecting Yourself from Material Handling Hazards70%
4Employer Responsibilities70%

Recommended System Requirements

Duration

60 minutes (This estimate is based on the total video content duration and does not account for loading times or time taken to answer questions).

Course Features

  • Material Handling Basics: Learn the essential concepts of material handling, focusing on hazard identification and safe handling practices.
  • Hazards in Material Handling: Understand the various hazards associated with material handling and how to prevent injuries caused by improper lifting and storage.
  • Safe Techniques: Gain knowledge on the proper techniques for lifting, storing, and mechanically handling materials to reduce injury risks.
  • Employer Responsibilities: Learn about the legal and safety responsibilities employers have to ensure safe material handling in the workplace.
  • For General Industry Workers: This course is targeted at employees in general industry who handle materials as part of their job.
  • Equipment Comparison: Understand the different equipment available for material handling and compare their effectiveness in reducing risks.

Course Video Overview

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