The document discusses safety procedures for materials handling. It addresses various types of materials that are commonly handled in workplaces and some of the most common safety issues, such as lifting injuries and forklift accidents. The document provides guidance on manual handling techniques including proper lifting and carrying procedures to avoid injury. It also discusses various mechanical aids that can be used for heavy lifting, such as hand trucks, carts, lifting machines and pallet trucks. Special safety procedures are outlined for operating forklifts, including ensuring stability of loads, maintaining visibility while driving and following all safety rules.

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Materials Handling Safety
There are many different types of
materials….used for all types of
things.
They include:
Raw materials
Product components
Maintenance and cleaning
Work process
Finished products
Chances are, no matter what the
type of job we have, we end up
handling some of these types of
materials.

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Materials Handling Safety
Two most common workplace safety problem
Lifting Injuries Forklift Accident

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Materials Handling Safety
Start by making up a GOOD GAME PLAN
Determine your destination
Decide the best path
Remove any obstacle
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Once you have done this, you can deal with the object itself:
Read the labeling Look for hazard warning
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Then determine the best way to grip the object
Use handles or hand hold
if they exist
Watch out for any
sharp objects
Wear gloves, if
necessary
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Manual Handling

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The spine made up of small,
interlocking bones, held together by
delicate network of tendon, ligaments
and cartilage.
Legs, on the other hand, big sturdy
bones and strong underlying
muscles. Good lifting minimizes the
strain on the spine by maximizing
the use of the legs.
Understanding your body mechanics
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To lift safely you must first position yourself correctly:
1. Stand close to the
object.
2. Put feet a
shoulder’s width
apart.
3. Keep your back
straight.
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Lifting
1. Bend at the knees.
2. Grip the object firmly
3. Bring the object close to the
body
4. Lift with your legs
5. Keep your back straight
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Proper techniques that should be used when
carrying an object
 Keep your back straight
 Bend your elbows slightly
 Keep the load close to your
body
 Don’t block your view
 Keep your eyes on where
you are going
 Proceed with caution
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When carrying sacks or bags,
you should put them over your
shoulder, or on your hip
Team lift require good cooperation.
One person needs to “direct” what
is happening, while the other
person bases their action on the
instruction
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To use a Hand truck:
 Make sure the load is flush with
the back of the Truck
 Stack the load no higher than
the hand-hold
 Support the top of the load with
one hand
 Tilt the truck back with the other
hand (you might want to brace
the axle with your foot)
 Balance the weight of the load
over the wheels
Materials Handling Safety
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Four-wheeled lifting aids, such
as Carts and Platform Trucks,
offer greater stability and
carrying capacity.
 Push, rather than pull, the
cart.
 Be aware of traffic in front of
you.
 Allow an adequate stopping
distance (the greater the
weight, the longer distance
needed)
 At the destination, secure the
cart so it won’t roll
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Special lifting machine
When heavy lifting is required, you can
often use “Lifting Machine”
Mechanical Scissors Lift Tables
 Raise materials to specified height
 Sometimes tilt to give easier access
to materials
Hydraulic Platforms
 Raise and lower heavy objects
 Some models can be fastened to
the floor for stability
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For instance, pallets
make it easy to store
materials, but often need
to be moved with a
“Pallet Truck”
Materials Handling Safety
Special lifting machine

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are one of the most
common types of
materials handling
equipment. They are:
Powerful and
Versatile
But because of their
power they can be very
dangerous.
Materials Handling Safety
Forklifts

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Nobody is allowed
to ride the forklift
except the operator
The load must be
distributed, stable &
secure
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Forklifts

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When driving a forklift or similar
equipment remember to keep the
load low to the ground
Make sure that the load is not so high
that they obstruct your view while
driving
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Forklifts

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Follow safe driving rules Learn all safety procedures
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Forklifts

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Stay alert Learn the equipment and
how to use it
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