Materials Handling Safety

Mishaps occur often in the workplace due to poor lifting habits. Improper methods of material handling can result in serious injuries, even death. You can avoid these disasters through proper training and work practices.

In order to safely move materials this video teaches workers the proper techniques to prevent sprains, and strains and other injuries. Lifting equipment and PPE are also discussed. Workers learn how to use lifting aids properly to help them do the job safer and more efficiently.

The video instructs viewers on the safe usage of carts and mechanical lifting devices. Injuries happen when this equipment is misused. Viewers learn proper safety practices, helping to reduce the occurrence of accidents. This training helps workers to use forklifts and other materials handling machinery safely.

Injuries in the workplace due to improper lifting techniques can be avoided. Even hazardous, awkward, or fragile materials can be handled safely. Proper training can reduce the number of accidents and injuries in a workplace. Use this video to teach workers to get their jobs done effectively, while preventing on-the-job accidents and injuries.

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Anyone who lifts/moves materials in the workplace

• Introduction
• Planning the Job
• Good Lifting Habits
• Avoiding Injuries
• Lifting Aids
• Mechanical Lifting Devices
• Review

• Move It Safely: Avoiding Injury While Handling Materials
• Forklift Operator Certification 1: Operator Training And Pre-Operational Inspection
• Forklift Operator Certification 2: Stability