Many new systems for material handling have been developed in recent decades. Counterbalanced material handling systems provide maneuverability and stability. White systems material handling can deliver high through-put and productivity.
Unfortunately safety hasn't always kept pace with technology. There are hundreds of thousands of material handling accidents every year-resulting in crushed fingers, hands and feet-and even fatalities. Material handling equipment isn't always used with ergonomic material handling devices or safety guidelines in mind, or in adherence with OSHA regulations.
ALWAYS READY'S online training course "Materials Handling Safety" teaches employees how to work safely and effectively when handling and moving the most difficult materials.
Areas covered in this course include:
. Types of potential hazards
. Planning a material handling job
. Personal protective equipment
. Proper lifting and moving techniques
. Other ergonomic considerations
. Hand trucks, carts and pallet trucks
. Mechanical lifting devices
. And More.
ALWAYS READY'S "Online Interactive Training Library" offers the most cost-effective online safety and regulatory compliance training available today-and is convenient and stress-free. This course averages 45 minutes to complete, but each course-taker should work at his or her own pace. It's divided into logical sections for easy understanding and retention.
This course is designed for workers who move loads by use of any material handling conveyance from dollies to forklifts. Eliminate accidents, and boost productivity, by actively promoting safe practices. Have your employees take "Materials Handling Safety" today.
This course is one of 108 titles in ALWAYS READY'S online safety training library. Also preview: "Safety Attitudes and Actions", "Back Safety" and "Industrial Ergonomics".
