Course Overview
Materials handling is a daily activity in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and general industry workplaces. Improper lifting techniques, unsafe storage practices, falling materials, and equipment-related hazards can result in serious injuries, property damage, and workplace incidents.
First Coast Warehouse Safety Training’s Materials Handling Safety course introduces employees and supervisors to the principles of safe material movement, storage, and handling in accordance with applicable OSHA General Industry standards, including 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N.
This course explains how materials handling incidents occur, the importance of proper lifting and storage procedures, and the safe work practices necessary to reduce injuries and maintain an organized, efficient workplace.
What Students Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify common hazards associated with materials handling and storage.
- Recognize unsafe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling practices.
- Understand basic ergonomic principles and injury prevention techniques.
- Identify hazards associated with stacked and stored materials.
- Recognize the importance of proper housekeeping and clear access routes.
- Understand safe practices when working around forklifts and powered industrial trucks.
- Identify hazards involving pallet jacks, conveyors, and other material handling equipment.
- Recognize the dangers of falling, shifting, or improperly secured loads.
- Understand load capacity limitations and safe storage procedures.
- Report unsafe conditions and apply appropriate corrective measures.
Who Should Take This Course?
This training is designed for warehouse employees, material handlers, shipping and receiving personnel, equipment operators, inventory personnel, supervisors, and other general industry employees involved in moving, storing, or handling materials.
OSHA Standards Covered
This course addresses applicable OSHA requirements and safety principles, including:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N — Materials Handling and Storage
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.176 — Handling Materials, General
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 — Powered Industrial Trucks
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 — Overhead and Gantry Cranes (awareness, where applicable)
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 — Walking-Working Surfaces
- OSHA General Duty Clause — Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Course Completion
Participants must complete all required training materials and achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final examination to receive a certificate of completion from First Coast Warehouse Safety Training.
This course provides general materials handling safety awareness and does not replace equipment-specific operator training, practical evaluations, or employer-required certifications.
Register for Materials Handling Safety Training
Safe materials handling practices help prevent injuries, protect equipment, and improve workplace operations.
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