New Hire Orientation - General Industry: Material Handling
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This course is designed to educate individuals on safe material handling practices in the workplace, addressing the common causes of injuries related to this task. Participants will learn essential guidelines, emphasizing proper lifting techniques, communication strategies, and the use of personal protective equipment. The course covers a range of scenarios, including handling large or awkward objects, working with sharp materials, and unloading from trucks, all with a focus on fostering a safety-first mindset. Master the correct approach to lifting objects, including proper body positioning, firm grasping from the bottom, and using leg muscles instead of twisting or adjusting during the lift. Develop communication skills to work safely with co-workers during material handling tasks, ensuring a clear path, synchronized movements, and proper load setting, especially when dealing with heavy or challenging items. Describe the importance of using appropriate PPE, such as cut-resistant gloves or long sleeves, when working with sharp or abrasive materials, prioritizing personal safety during material handling activities.
Course Objectives:
Master the correct approach to lifting objects, including proper body positioning, firm grasping from the bottom, and using leg muscles instead of twisting or adjusting during the lift.;Develop communication skills to work safely with co-workers during material handling tasks, ensuring a clear path, synchronized movements, and proper load setting, especially when dealing with heavy or challenging items.;Describe the importance of using appropriate PPE, such as cut-resistant gloves or long sleeves, when working with sharp or abrasive materials, prioritizing personal safety during material handling activities.;;
Duration: 10 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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New Hire Orientation - General Industry: Material Handling
This course is designed to educate individuals on safe material handling practices in the workplace, addressing the common causes of injuries related to this task. Participants will learn essential guidelines, emphasizing proper lifting techniques, communication strategies, and the use of personal protective equipment. The course covers a range of scenarios, including handling large or awkward objects, working with sharp materials, and unloading from trucks, all with a focus on fostering a safety-first mindset. Master the correct approach to lifting objects, including proper body positioning, firm grasping from the bottom, and using leg muscles instead of twisting or adjusting during the lift. Develop communication skills to work safely with co-workers during material handling tasks, ensuring a clear path, synchronized movements, and proper load setting, especially when dealing with heavy or challenging items. Describe the importance of using appropriate PPE, such as cut-resistant gloves or long sleeves, when working with sharp or abrasive materials, prioritizing personal safety during material handling activities.
Course Objectives:
Master the correct approach to lifting objects, including proper body positioning, firm grasping from the bottom, and using leg muscles instead of twisting or adjusting during the lift.;Develop communication skills to work safely with co-workers during material handling tasks, ensuring a clear path, synchronized movements, and proper load setting, especially when dealing with heavy or challenging items.;Describe the importance of using appropriate PPE, such as cut-resistant gloves or long sleeves, when working with sharp or abrasive materials, prioritizing personal safety during material handling activities.;;
Duration: 10 min.