Materials Handling

MAT-1.2

Materials handling and storage covers a wide range of activities, from something simple like moving a few boxes from a closet to a storage area to something as complicated as hauling tons of steel with a crane. Learners who successfully complete this course should be able to recognize safe practices for unloading, the hazards of lifting and how to safely execute a lift, best practices for storage and housekeeping best practices, including waste management. This course is intended for warehouse workers and those who work in facilities in which significant amounts of materials are stored and moved on a regular basis. This course is presented in English and Spanish.