Material Handling Practices for Construction

Knowing how to use materials handling equipment properly and ergonomically can help you avoid injuries. In this course, you will learn about types of equipment and associated safe practices. You will also learn safety and health principles that you can apply to your work. This course is ideal for all employees in the construction industry.

Course Overview

Knowing how to use materials handling equipment properly and ergonomically can help you avoid injuries. In this course, you will learn about types of equipment and associated safe practices. You will also learn safety and health principles that you can apply to your work. This course is ideal for all employees in the construction industry.

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

  • Identify the types of materials-handling equipment such as cranes, rugged terrain lifts, telehandlers and powered industrial trucks, and the requirements of how to use them
  • Recall basic ergonomic safety and health principles

Course Topics

  • Materials-Handling Equipment
  • Cranes and Slings
  • Lifts, Telehandlers and Trucks
  • Safety and Health