Materials Handling and Storing Safety for Construction

This lesson demonstrates how to minimize the risks of injury and illness by safely handling and storing materials in the workplace. It identifies potential hazards when handling materials and identify ways to prevent those hazards and shows how to recognize an employer’s responsibilities for safe materials handling.

• Describe methods and equipment used for materials handling in the workplace

• Identify hazards associated with material handling activities

• Recall safe lifting techniques

• State concepts regarding the safe use of non-powered trucks to handle materials

• State concepts regarding the safe use of powered industrial trucks to handle materials

• Identify methods to prevent hazards associated with material handling equipment

• Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from material handling hazards