The document provides guidance on safely handling, storing, using, and disposing of materials. It discusses hazards associated with manual handling and lifting, as well as operating machinery like forklifts and cranes. It emphasizes the importance of inspecting equipment like slings, following load limits, and properly storing and stacking materials to prevent injuries from falling objects.
Safe rigging training presentation transcriptErica Bartlett
This document provides guidance on safe rigging practices for construction sites. It emphasizes that rigging tasks require proper training, careful equipment selection and inspection, and attention to load weight and securing details. Unauthorized or inexperienced workers should not perform rigging. The document reviews best practices for selecting rigging gear suited for the job, inspecting equipment daily, understanding load limitations, and protecting rigging from damage.
This document discusses hand safety and proper hand protection. It notes that hands are important but vulnerable, as demonstrated by the inability to tie shoes with thumbs tucked inside. The document then outlines common hand injuries like cuts, punctures, sprains and injuries from rotating machinery. It provides examples of past accidents and notes that woodworking and manufacturing jobs commonly involve hand injuries. The document emphasizes choosing the right gloves and PPE for hazards, maintaining focus, and proper preventative actions and precautions to avoid injuries.
The document provides information on basic rigging training based on national occupational health and safety standards. It discusses the key objectives and duties outlined in the relevant Act, including employer and employee responsibilities to maintain a safe working environment. The document also provides definitions of key terms, and outlines the scope of work covered under a basic rigging certificate, as well as guidelines for proper use and maintenance of common rigging appliances like chain blocks.
Materials handling involves the movement, storage, and packaging of materials through various means and equipment to efficiently transport materials where needed at the desired rate while minimizing costs and utilizing minimal space. It aims to safely and timely deliver materials from receipt and storage of raw materials through production processes to finished goods storage and dispatch. Materials handling is considered both an art and a science as there are often subjective considerations and multiple potential solutions to materials handling problems.
This presentation covers OSHA regulations and safe practices for using slings when lifting loads. Key points include inspecting slings prior to each use and at least annually, understanding how sling angles affect load capacity, identifying signs of wear that require sling replacement, and following safe handling practices such as avoiding shock loading or pinching slings. Common types of slings are discussed including wire rope, chain, and synthetic web slings along with their inspection criteria and safe operation.
The document discusses safe practices for handling, storing, using, and disposing of materials. It addresses hazards associated with manual handling like back injuries and being struck or crushed. Safe lifting techniques are described such as getting help for heavy loads, lifting with legs, and avoiding twisting. Training requirements are outlined for powered industrial trucks and rigging equipment like slings and cranes. Guidance is provided for properly stacking, securing, and storing materials and disposing of waste.
Concrete Batching Plants are used for manufacturing high-quality concrete in a variety of construction applications, like buildings, roads, bridges, airports, and many others, and integrates materials storing, weighing, and mixing processes.
It is a machine that combines various ingredients like aggregates, sand, water, cement, and additives. These components are first weighed individually and then combined to prepared ready-mix concrete
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Safe rigging training presentation transcriptErica Bartlett
This document provides guidance on safe rigging practices for construction sites. It emphasizes that rigging tasks require proper training, careful equipment selection and inspection, and attention to load weight and securing details. Unauthorized or inexperienced workers should not perform rigging. The document reviews best practices for selecting rigging gear suited for the job, inspecting equipment daily, understanding load limitations, and protecting rigging from damage.
This document discusses hand safety and proper hand protection. It notes that hands are important but vulnerable, as demonstrated by the inability to tie shoes with thumbs tucked inside. The document then outlines common hand injuries like cuts, punctures, sprains and injuries from rotating machinery. It provides examples of past accidents and notes that woodworking and manufacturing jobs commonly involve hand injuries. The document emphasizes choosing the right gloves and PPE for hazards, maintaining focus, and proper preventative actions and precautions to avoid injuries.
The document provides information on basic rigging training based on national occupational health and safety standards. It discusses the key objectives and duties outlined in the relevant Act, including employer and employee responsibilities to maintain a safe working environment. The document also provides definitions of key terms, and outlines the scope of work covered under a basic rigging certificate, as well as guidelines for proper use and maintenance of common rigging appliances like chain blocks.
Materials handling involves the movement, storage, and packaging of materials through various means and equipment to efficiently transport materials where needed at the desired rate while minimizing costs and utilizing minimal space. It aims to safely and timely deliver materials from receipt and storage of raw materials through production processes to finished goods storage and dispatch. Materials handling is considered both an art and a science as there are often subjective considerations and multiple potential solutions to materials handling problems.
This presentation covers OSHA regulations and safe practices for using slings when lifting loads. Key points include inspecting slings prior to each use and at least annually, understanding how sling angles affect load capacity, identifying signs of wear that require sling replacement, and following safe handling practices such as avoiding shock loading or pinching slings. Common types of slings are discussed including wire rope, chain, and synthetic web slings along with their inspection criteria and safe operation.
The document discusses safe practices for handling, storing, using, and disposing of materials. It addresses hazards associated with manual handling like back injuries and being struck or crushed. Safe lifting techniques are described such as getting help for heavy loads, lifting with legs, and avoiding twisting. Training requirements are outlined for powered industrial trucks and rigging equipment like slings and cranes. Guidance is provided for properly stacking, securing, and storing materials and disposing of waste.
Concrete Batching Plants are used for manufacturing high-quality concrete in a variety of construction applications, like buildings, roads, bridges, airports, and many others, and integrates materials storing, weighing, and mixing processes.
It is a machine that combines various ingredients like aggregates, sand, water, cement, and additives. These components are first weighed individually and then combined to prepared ready-mix concrete
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This document from the OSHA Office of Training & Education provides guidance on crane and rigging safety. It defines different types of slings and hitches used in rigging loads. Specific requirements are outlined for inspecting, maintaining and properly using alloy steel chains, wire rope slings, synthetic web slings and other rigging equipment. Guidelines address sling angles, rated capacities, end connections, and signs of damage requiring removal from service. The document emphasizes the importance of daily inspections, protective measures, qualified riggers, and keeping loads clear of obstructions.
This document provides an introduction to material handling safety. It discusses proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries, safe sling inspection and usage, rigging hazards, and mechanical equipment safety. Key points include using proper lifting form with the legs, avoiding twisting, inspecting slings for damage before each use, knowing safe working loads that decrease at shallower angles, only allowing trained operators, and following manufacturer safety guidelines for equipment. The document emphasizes preventing injuries through compliance with OSHA regulations and best practices for material storage, disposal, and mechanical handling.
The document provides guidance on safe rigging practices for lifting heavy loads. It emphasizes that rigging requires proper planning, qualified riggers, and carefully inspecting rigging equipment to match the load being lifted. Rigging failures can cause serious injuries or death, so one must understand load weights and attachment points, select rigging for the job, protect rigging from damage, and keep rigging and the area below a lifted load clear of personnel. Rigging is a skilled job that should not be attempted by novices.
This document provides an overview of rigging basics and safety. It discusses common rigging hazards like falls, being struck by loads, and electrical hazards. It describes rigging equipment like slings, chains, wire rope, and webbing and requirements for inspecting them. The document outlines qualifications for riggers and crane operators and covers topics like load capacities, hitches, communication signals, and OSHA standards for rigging.
Major causes of crane accidents include contact with power lines, overturns, falls, mechanical failures, and instability from unsecured or overloaded loads. Operators and others on site are at risk of injury. Proper planning, inspections by a competent person, training, and following load limits and safety procedures can reduce accidents.
The document discusses safe rigging practices for jobsites. It emphasizes that rigging is hazardous and proper consideration of each job is needed to perform tasks safely without harming employees or damaging equipment. Only authorized and qualified persons should perform rigging, as it requires attention to detail and experience. The rigging capacity must match the material being lifted to prevent accidents. Rigging gear should be inspected regularly and used properly according to standards and manufacturer recommendations to ensure safety.
The document discusses safe rigging practices for jobsites. It emphasizes that rigging is hazardous and proper consideration of each job is needed to perform tasks safely without harming employees or damaging equipment. Only authorized and qualified persons should perform rigging, as it requires attention to detail and experience. The rigging capacity must match the material being lifted to prevent accidents. Rigging gear should be inspected regularly and used properly according to standards and manufacturer recommendations to ensure safety.
The document discusses major causes of crane accidents such as contact with power lines, overturns, falls, and mechanical failures which are often due to instability of loads, lack of communication, lack of training, and inadequate maintenance or inspection. It notes that crane operators and others on site are at risk and outlines important definitions, parts, types of cranes, hazards, safety planning considerations, load capacities, and the importance of inspections and training to reduce accidents.
The document discusses major causes of crane accidents such as contact with power lines, overturns, falls, and mechanical failures which are often due to instability of loads, lack of communication, lack of training, and inadequate maintenance or inspection. Operators and others on site are at risk of injuries from crane accidents. Regular inspection and training are emphasized as important ways to reduce crane accident risks.
Sling safety is important to understand proper inspection and use of various sling types. All slings must be inspected daily for cracks, wear, and stretched or damaged components and removed from service if defective. Inspections of chains, wire ropes, synthetic slings, and attachments like alligator clips are required to check for issues. The capacity of slings decreases as the angle of lift increases, so slings should lift loads in a straight vertical motion. Operators must understand safe practices like avoiding shock loading, impact, or dragging slings to prevent damage.
1. This document provides an overview of crane rigging basic safety. It discusses general safety practices, inspection requirements, equipment limits, hitches, sling types, and environmental factors that can impact rigging operations.
2. Proper rigging requires using the right equipment for the job, inspecting all gear for defects, and understanding how factors like load weight, center of gravity, sling angles, and conditions can impact safety.
3. Riggers must be trained to identify rated capacities, use inspection results to remove unsafe equipment from use, and apply angle de-rating factors appropriately based on the specific lift configuration. Following proper procedures is key to conducting rigging operations safely.
This document provides information on safe lifting and rigging practices. It discusses major causes of crane accidents like power line contact, overturns, falls from cranes, and mechanical failures. It also describes how to properly inspect hoisting and rigging equipment like slings, wire ropes, hooks, and chains. Specific criteria for when this equipment should be removed from service are provided. The document also outlines safe practices for manual lifting, carrying loads, and operating forklifts.
Handling and storing materials safely is important to prevent injuries. Materials should be lifted properly using leg muscles instead of the back to avoid strains. Equipment like forklifts, cranes and slings also present struck-by and crushed-by hazards and must be operated carefully. Sling capacities must be verified, inspections done for wear, and damaged gear removed from use. Good housekeeping including secured storage and debris removal helps create a safe work environment.
Handling and storing materials safely involves proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries, as well as ensuring materials are not stacked in a way that could cause struck-by or crushed-by injuries. Machinery like forklifts and cranes used to move materials require training and have specific safety operating procedures to follow. Inspection of lifting slings is important to check load capacity and remove slings that show signs of wear, damage, or stress. Work areas should be kept organized and clear of debris to reduce hazards.
Handling and storing materials safely involves proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries, as well as ensuring materials are not stacked in a way that could cause struck-by or crushed-by injuries. Machinery like forklifts and cranes used to move materials require training and have specific safety operating procedures to follow. Inspection of lifting slings is important to check load capacity and remove slings that show signs of wear, damage, or stress. Work areas should be kept organized and uncluttered by promptly disposing of waste.
This document provides information on machinery and vehicular safety. It discusses common equipment hazards and how to avoid them. Specific equipment covered includes wood chippers, riding and walk behind mowers, tractors, heavy equipment used in excavation. Key safety tips include never allowing riders, wearing proper protective equipment, inspecting equipment daily, ensuring visibility in work zones, and making eye contact with operators before approaching equipment. Traffic control when working in roadways is also addressed.
This document discusses sling safety and proper sling use and inspection. It outlines OSHA regulations for slings, including defining a sling and requiring inspections at least once every 12 months. It describes the three main types of slings - wire rope, chain, and synthetic web slings - and provides guidelines for their proper use, inspection for defects, storage, and replacement when damaged or worn. Safe practices are reviewed such as avoiding shock loading, keeping loads balanced, and not placing body parts between loads and slings.
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This document provides information on safe lifting and rigging practices. It discusses the major causes of crane accidents like power line contact, overturns, falls from cranes, and mechanical failures. It also covers topics like planning before crane startup, competent person inspections, spotter duties, load charts, signal charts, safe rigging practices, rigging equipment inspections, fiber rope inspections, chain sling inspections, and manual material handling and forklift safety practices. The document emphasizes the importance of equipment inspections, following rated capacities, and using proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document from the OSHA Office of Training & Education provides guidance on crane and rigging safety. It defines different types of slings and hitches used in rigging loads. Specific requirements are outlined for inspecting, maintaining and properly using alloy steel chains, wire rope slings, synthetic web slings and other rigging equipment. Guidelines address sling angles, rated capacities, end connections, and signs of damage requiring removal from service. The document emphasizes the importance of daily inspections, protective measures, qualified riggers, and keeping loads clear of obstructions.
This document provides an introduction to material handling safety. It discusses proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries, safe sling inspection and usage, rigging hazards, and mechanical equipment safety. Key points include using proper lifting form with the legs, avoiding twisting, inspecting slings for damage before each use, knowing safe working loads that decrease at shallower angles, only allowing trained operators, and following manufacturer safety guidelines for equipment. The document emphasizes preventing injuries through compliance with OSHA regulations and best practices for material storage, disposal, and mechanical handling.
The document provides guidance on safe rigging practices for lifting heavy loads. It emphasizes that rigging requires proper planning, qualified riggers, and carefully inspecting rigging equipment to match the load being lifted. Rigging failures can cause serious injuries or death, so one must understand load weights and attachment points, select rigging for the job, protect rigging from damage, and keep rigging and the area below a lifted load clear of personnel. Rigging is a skilled job that should not be attempted by novices.
This document provides an overview of rigging basics and safety. It discusses common rigging hazards like falls, being struck by loads, and electrical hazards. It describes rigging equipment like slings, chains, wire rope, and webbing and requirements for inspecting them. The document outlines qualifications for riggers and crane operators and covers topics like load capacities, hitches, communication signals, and OSHA standards for rigging.
Major causes of crane accidents include contact with power lines, overturns, falls, mechanical failures, and instability from unsecured or overloaded loads. Operators and others on site are at risk of injury. Proper planning, inspections by a competent person, training, and following load limits and safety procedures can reduce accidents.
The document discusses safe rigging practices for jobsites. It emphasizes that rigging is hazardous and proper consideration of each job is needed to perform tasks safely without harming employees or damaging equipment. Only authorized and qualified persons should perform rigging, as it requires attention to detail and experience. The rigging capacity must match the material being lifted to prevent accidents. Rigging gear should be inspected regularly and used properly according to standards and manufacturer recommendations to ensure safety.
The document discusses safe rigging practices for jobsites. It emphasizes that rigging is hazardous and proper consideration of each job is needed to perform tasks safely without harming employees or damaging equipment. Only authorized and qualified persons should perform rigging, as it requires attention to detail and experience. The rigging capacity must match the material being lifted to prevent accidents. Rigging gear should be inspected regularly and used properly according to standards and manufacturer recommendations to ensure safety.
The document discusses major causes of crane accidents such as contact with power lines, overturns, falls, and mechanical failures which are often due to instability of loads, lack of communication, lack of training, and inadequate maintenance or inspection. It notes that crane operators and others on site are at risk and outlines important definitions, parts, types of cranes, hazards, safety planning considerations, load capacities, and the importance of inspections and training to reduce accidents.
The document discusses major causes of crane accidents such as contact with power lines, overturns, falls, and mechanical failures which are often due to instability of loads, lack of communication, lack of training, and inadequate maintenance or inspection. Operators and others on site are at risk of injuries from crane accidents. Regular inspection and training are emphasized as important ways to reduce crane accident risks.
Sling safety is important to understand proper inspection and use of various sling types. All slings must be inspected daily for cracks, wear, and stretched or damaged components and removed from service if defective. Inspections of chains, wire ropes, synthetic slings, and attachments like alligator clips are required to check for issues. The capacity of slings decreases as the angle of lift increases, so slings should lift loads in a straight vertical motion. Operators must understand safe practices like avoiding shock loading, impact, or dragging slings to prevent damage.
1. This document provides an overview of crane rigging basic safety. It discusses general safety practices, inspection requirements, equipment limits, hitches, sling types, and environmental factors that can impact rigging operations.
2. Proper rigging requires using the right equipment for the job, inspecting all gear for defects, and understanding how factors like load weight, center of gravity, sling angles, and conditions can impact safety.
3. Riggers must be trained to identify rated capacities, use inspection results to remove unsafe equipment from use, and apply angle de-rating factors appropriately based on the specific lift configuration. Following proper procedures is key to conducting rigging operations safely.
This document provides information on safe lifting and rigging practices. It discusses major causes of crane accidents like power line contact, overturns, falls from cranes, and mechanical failures. It also describes how to properly inspect hoisting and rigging equipment like slings, wire ropes, hooks, and chains. Specific criteria for when this equipment should be removed from service are provided. The document also outlines safe practices for manual lifting, carrying loads, and operating forklifts.
Handling and storing materials safely is important to prevent injuries. Materials should be lifted properly using leg muscles instead of the back to avoid strains. Equipment like forklifts, cranes and slings also present struck-by and crushed-by hazards and must be operated carefully. Sling capacities must be verified, inspections done for wear, and damaged gear removed from use. Good housekeeping including secured storage and debris removal helps create a safe work environment.
Handling and storing materials safely involves proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries, as well as ensuring materials are not stacked in a way that could cause struck-by or crushed-by injuries. Machinery like forklifts and cranes used to move materials require training and have specific safety operating procedures to follow. Inspection of lifting slings is important to check load capacity and remove slings that show signs of wear, damage, or stress. Work areas should be kept organized and clear of debris to reduce hazards.
Handling and storing materials safely involves proper lifting techniques to prevent back injuries, as well as ensuring materials are not stacked in a way that could cause struck-by or crushed-by injuries. Machinery like forklifts and cranes used to move materials require training and have specific safety operating procedures to follow. Inspection of lifting slings is important to check load capacity and remove slings that show signs of wear, damage, or stress. Work areas should be kept organized and uncluttered by promptly disposing of waste.
This document provides information on machinery and vehicular safety. It discusses common equipment hazards and how to avoid them. Specific equipment covered includes wood chippers, riding and walk behind mowers, tractors, heavy equipment used in excavation. Key safety tips include never allowing riders, wearing proper protective equipment, inspecting equipment daily, ensuring visibility in work zones, and making eye contact with operators before approaching equipment. Traffic control when working in roadways is also addressed.
This document discusses sling safety and proper sling use and inspection. It outlines OSHA regulations for slings, including defining a sling and requiring inspections at least once every 12 months. It describes the three main types of slings - wire rope, chain, and synthetic web slings - and provides guidelines for their proper use, inspection for defects, storage, and replacement when damaged or worn. Safe practices are reviewed such as avoiding shock loading, keeping loads balanced, and not placing body parts between loads and slings.
Lifting and Rigging Training Slides.pdfJahirKhan39
This document provides information on safe lifting and rigging practices. It discusses the major causes of crane accidents like power line contact, overturns, falls from cranes, and mechanical failures. It also covers topics like planning before crane startup, competent person inspections, spotter duties, load charts, signal charts, safe rigging practices, rigging equipment inspections, fiber rope inspections, chain sling inspections, and manual material handling and forklift safety practices. The document emphasizes the importance of equipment inspections, following rated capacities, and using proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of climate change on global wheat production. Researchers found that rising temperatures will significantly reduce wheat yields across different regions of the world by the end of the century. Under a high emissions scenario, the study projects a global average decrease in wheat production of 6% by 2050, and a 17% decrease by 2100, threatening global food security.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
An adjustment device is disclosed for tensioning straps in a strapping machine. The device includes transmission pulleys that launch and recover strap ribbons actuated by a motor. A yielding system moves against a spring according to the tension on the strap. The device also includes a star-shaped wheel whose rotation is proportional to the movement of the yielding system against the spring. The wheel contains marks that are detected by a sensor during rotation to issue a counting signal. The number of marks counted indicates the strap tension. The motor stops recovering the strap when the counting signal reaches a preset threshold.
The document describes a proposal for a cardboard bumper assembly jig for Specialized Training for Adult Rehabilitation (START). The goal is to increase production rates from 1200 units per week to 4000 units per week to meet client demand. The proposed design includes a mechanical racking and clamping system to hold cardboard pieces, along with an electrical control system using a microcontroller and sensors to count pieces and provide feedback. The overall design aims to make the assembly process easier for workers while significantly increasing weekly production.
This document summarizes the development of an automatic strapping machine that can use both steel bands and PET bands. Key points:
1) Previously, separate machines were used for steel bands and plastic bands, increasing costs and space needs.
2) The new machine was designed to use either steel or PET banding headers interchangeably, reducing costs by utilizing existing equipment.
3) A PET banding header was developed that uses friction rather than heat to bind materials, improving tensile strength at the joint compared to imported heat-binding headers.
The document discusses principles and equipment for material handling. It recommends mechanically handling all materials from raw materials to finished goods. Heavy loads and hazardous materials should always be handled mechanically. Materials should be moved in straight lines and unit loads should be used to reduce the need for sorting and maintain the original shape and size of materials. Gravity feed and overhead conveyors should be utilized where possible to improve efficiency of material handling.
This document provides an overview of various control circuit components used for controlling machines. It discusses components like fuses, switches, contactors, relays, overload relays, timers, limit switches, solenoid valves, pressure switches, temperature switches and more. The components are described in detail along with their construction, working principle and applications. Standard symbols for different components are also included.
Packaging is evolving to provide more convenience to consumers. Easy-open, easy-use, and one-handed packaging is becoming more popular. Shelf appeal and consumer attraction are also important considerations in packaging design. New formats like ready-to-eat, on-the-go, and vending machine packaging are emerging. There is also a shift from loose to pre-packed foods and from rigid to more flexible packaging materials. Key food sectors experiencing dynamic growth include commodity foods, nitrogen-flushed snacks, and packaged fruits and vegetables.
The document provides an introduction to materials handling. It defines materials handling as the loading, moving, and unloading of materials using tackles, gadgets, and equipment. Materials handling helps industries by improving production efficiency and reducing costs. Materials are broadly classified as gases, liquids, semi-liquids, and solids. Key characteristics of each type of material that impact handling methods are described. The document emphasizes the importance of considering an industry's materials handling needs as an integrated system.
This document discusses hazardous wastes such as medical, industrial, and chemical wastes. It notes that hazardous wastes can seriously endanger health if not properly contained and handled. The document outlines different types of hazardous wastes like asbestos, batteries, and medical waste. It emphasizes separating, labeling, and storing hazardous wastes in sealed containers until they can be disposed of properly. The greatest risks are to those creating, handling, and disposing of hazardous wastes.
The document is a term paper submitted by Praneet Singh about material handling techniques. It begins with an acknowledgement section thanking various people for their assistance. The content section outlines topics to be covered, including definitions of material and handling, manual handling techniques, material handling products, and techniques used like work station designs and lifting/lowering. It will include references at the end. The introduction provides more context, defining material handling as the movement of materials in manufacturing and discussing methods like dilute and dense phase pneumatic conveying.
The document provides an introduction to materials handling. It defines materials handling as the loading, moving, and unloading of materials using different equipment and tackles. Materials handling is important as it helps improve productivity and profitability. The document discusses classifying materials based on their form (solid, liquid, gas) and other characteristics relevant to their handling. It also discusses classifying solid materials as either unit loads or bulk materials, and provides examples. Unit loads have specific dimensions, shape, and weight, while bulk materials are powdery, granular, or lumpy. The document emphasizes considering an industry's entire materials handling system and associated suppliers/customers to achieve the lowest overall cost solution.
2. Overview -- Handling and
Storing Materials
Involves diverse operations:
Manual material handling
Carrying bags or materials
Unpacking materials
Material handling via machine
Forklift
Crane
Rigging
Stacking or storing drums, barrels, kegs, lumber,
loose bricks or other materials
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3. Injuries
Lifting objects is a major
cause of back injuries in
the work place
Improper storing and
handling of material and
equipment can cause
struck by and crushed by
injuries
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4. Hazards
Improper manual lifting or
carrying loads that are too
large or heavy
Being struck by materials or
being caught in pinch points
Crushed by machines, falling
materials or improperly stored
materials
Incorrectly cutting ties or
securing devices
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5. Manual Handling
Seek help:
• When a load is too bulky to
properly grasp or lift
• When you can’t see around or
over the load
• When you can’t safely handle
the load
Attach handles to loads to reduce
the chances of getting fingers
smashed.
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6. Safe Lifting
Break load into parts
Get help with heavy or bulky items
Lift with legs, keep back straight,
do not twist
Use handling aids - such as steps,
trestles, shoulder pads, handles,
and wheels
Avoid lifting above shoulder level
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7. Safe Lifting Training
What should be taught:
• How to lift safely
• How to avoid unnecessary
physical stress and strain
• What you can comfortably
handle without undue strain
• Proper use of equipment
• Recognizing potential hazards
and how to prevent / correct
them
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8. Personal Protective Equipment
For loads with sharp or rough
edges, wear gloves or other
hand and forearm protection
When loads are heavy or bulky,
wear steel-toed safety shoes to
prevent foot injuries if the load
is dropped
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9. Materials Handling Equipment
Employees must be
trained in the proper
use and limitations
of the equipment
they operate
This includes
knowing how to
effectively use
equipment such as
forklifts, cranes,
and slings
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10. Forklifts
Center the load on the forks and as
close to the mast as possible to
minimize the potential for the truck
tipping or load falling
Overloading a lift truck makes it hard
to control and could make it tip over
Place the load at the lowest position
for traveling
Don’t place extra weight on the rear
of a counterbalanced forklift to allow
an overload
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11. Operating a Forklift Safely
Keep arms and legs inside the truck
Handle only stable loads
Keep speed low - you may have to stop
Be careful when making sharp turns
with a raised load
If a load blocks your view, travel in reverse
No riders, unless there’s an approved seat
Don’t drive with forks raised
Wear safety belts or other restraint devices
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12. Powered Industrial Truck
Training
• Truck-related topics
• Workplace-related topics
• Standard requirements
• Trainees must be supervised
by a competent person and
not endanger others
• Formal instruction
• Practical training
• Evaluation of performance
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13. Dock Boards (Bridge plates)
Dock boards must
have handholds, or
other effective means
for safe handling.
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14. Earthmoving Equipment
Scrapers, loaders,
crawler or wheel
tractors, bulldozers, off-
highway trucks,
graders, tractors
Provide seat belts
Equipment with an
obstructed rear view
can’t be used in reverse
unless the equipment
has a signal alarm
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15. Cranes
Check the load chart in the cab
Frequently inspect
Never lift people
Check overhead power lines
Ensure area of travel is clear
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16. Rigging Equipment Slings
Types of slings covered are those made from alloy
steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural or
synthetic fiber rope, and synthetic web.
Chain Wire rope Metal mesh Synthetic
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17. Sling Inspection
Inspect slings:
Each day before use
Where service conditions
warrant
Remove them from service if
damaged or defective
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19. Alloy Steel Chains
Adapts to shape of the load
Can damage by sudden
shocks
Best choice for hoisting
very hot materials
Must have an affixed tag
stating size, grade, rated
capacity, and sling
manufacturer
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20. Markings
Alloy Steel Chain
It must be marked with grade or manufacturer's mark
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21. Alloy Steel Chain Attachments
Rated Capacity
Hooks, rings, oblong
links, or other
attachments, when
used with alloy steel
chains, must have a
rated capacity at least
equal to that of the
chain
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22. Unsuitable Alloy Steel Chain
Attachments
Right Wrong
Job or shop hooks and links, or makeshift fasteners,
formed from bolts, rods, etc., or other such
attachments, can’t be used
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23. Chain Wear
When a chain
shows excessive
wear, or is cracked
or pitted, remove it
from service
Non-alloy repair
links can not be
used
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24. Wire Rope Slings
Used to hoist materials
Wire
Core
Selection considerations:
strength Center
ability to bend without
cracking Strand
ability to withstand abrasive
wear Wire
rope
ability to withstand abuse
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25. Wire Rope Slings
Eye Splices
Eye splices made in any wire rope
must have at least three full tucks
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27. Wire Rope Clips
When using U-bolt
wire rope clips to
form eyes, ensure
the "U" section is in
contact with the
dead end of the
Dead End
rope
This is the correct method
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29. Wire Rope Slings
Remove From Service
If these happen, remove the wire rope sling from service
Bird Caging Kinking
Crushing
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30. Synthetic Web Sling
Markings
Mark or code to show:
• Name or trademark
of manufacturer
• Rated capacities for
the type of hitch
• Type of material
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31. Synthetic Web Slings
Fittings
Fittings must be:
• At least as strong
as that of the sling
• Free of sharp
edges that could
damage the
webbing
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32. Synthetic Web Sling
Stitching
Stitching
Stitching is the only method allowed to attach end
fittings to webbing, or to form eyes
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33. Synthetic Web Slings -
Remove from Service
Remove from service if any
of these are present:
• Acid or caustic burns
• Melting or charring of
any part
• Snags, punctures, tears
or cuts
• Broken or worn stitches
• Distortion of fittings Heat Damage
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34. Storing Materials
Secure materials stored in tiers
by stacking, racking, blocking,
or interlocking to prevent
them from falling
Post safe load limits of floors
Keep aisles and passageways
clear
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35. Storing Materials
Don’t store noncompatible
materials together
In buildings under
construction, don’t place
stored materials within 6
feet of a hoistway or floor
opening
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36. Fall Protection
Employees who work
on stored materials in
silos, hoppers, or
tanks, must be
equipped with lifelines
and harnesses
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37. Brick Storage
Stack bricks in a manner
that will keep them from
falling
Do not stack them more
than 7 feet high
Taper back a loose brick
stack after it is 4 feet high
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39. Housekeeping
Keep storage areas free from accumulated materials
that cause tripping, fires, or explosions, or that may
contribute to harboring rats and pests
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40. Disposal of Waste Materials
Use an enclosed chute
when you drop material
more than 20 feet
outside of a building
If you drop debris
through holes in the
floor without chutes,
enclose the drop area
with barricades
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41. Disposal of Scrap and
Flammable Materials
Remove all scrap lumber, waste
material, and rubbish from the
immediate work area as work
progresses
Keep all solvent waste, oily rags,
and flammable liquids in fire
resistant covered containers until
removed from worksite
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42. Disposal of Demolition Materials
Removal of materials through floor openings
Openings must be less
than 25 percent of the
whole floor
Floors weakened or
made unsafe by
demolition must be
shored so they can
safely carry the
demolition load
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43. Summary
Manually handling materials
• When lifting objects, lift with your legs, keep your
back straight, do not twist, and use handling aids
Using cranes, forklifts, and slings to move materials
• Watch for potential struck by and crushed by
dangers
• For slings, check their load capacity, inspect
them, and remove them from service when they
display signs of stress or wear
Also -
• Keep work areas free from debris and materials
• Store materials safely to avoid struck by/crushed
by hazards
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Editor's Notes
1926 Subpart H ‑ Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal This presentation is designed to assist trainers conducting OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry outreach training for workers. Since workers are the target audience, this presentation emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control – not standards. No attempt has been made to treat the topic exhaustively. It is essential that trainers tailor their presentations to the needs and understanding of their audience. This presentation is not a substitute for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The efficient handling and storing of materials is vital to industry. These operations provide continuous flow of raw materials, parts, and assemblies through the workplace, and ensure that materials are available when needed. Yet, the improper handling and storing of materials can cause costly injuries. This presentation addresses handling and storing of materials using manual and machine lifting (e.g. forklifts, cranes and slings), and material disposal.
The weight and bulkiness of objects lifted is a major contributing factor to injuries. Workers also frequently cited body movement as contributing to their injuries. Bending, followed by twisting and turning, were the more commonly cited movements that caused back injuries. In 2000, 410,000 workplace accidents resulted in back injuries. Back injuries accounted for more than 20 percent of all occupational illnesses, according to data from the National Safety Council. By 1994, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported there were 613,251 over-exertion cases with lost-workdays. The majority of those cases were due to lifting (367,424), pushing/pulling (93,325), and carrying (68,992). Those cases represent 27 percent of all lost-workday cases. Struck by accidents accounted for 22% of all injuries in construction in 2000.
Employers and employees can and should examine their workplaces to detect any unsafe or unhealthful conditions, practices, or equipment and take the necessary steps to correct them. General safety principles can help reduce workplace accidents. These include work practices, ergonomic principles, and training and education. Whether moving materials manually or mechanically, employees should be aware of the potential hazards associated with the task at hand and know how to control their workplaces to minimize the danger.
Manual materials handling is the principal source of compensable injuries in the American work force, and four out of five of these injuries will affect the lower back. Material handling tasks should be designed to minimize the weight, range of motion, and frequency of the activity. Work methods and stations should be designed to minimize the distance between the person and the object being handled. Repetitive or sustained twisting, stretching, or leaning to one side are undesirable. Corrections could include repositioning bins and moving employees closer to parts and conveyors. Store heavy objects at waist level. Provide lift-assist devices, and lift tables. When placing blocks under a load: - Ensure the load is not released until hands are removed from under the load. - Blocking materials should be large and strong enough to support the load safely.
Reference – OSHA Technical Manual - Back Disorders and Injuries www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_vii/otm_vii_1.html
Training should include general principles of ergonomics, recognition of hazards and injuries, procedures for reporting hazardous conditions, and methods and procedures for early reporting of injuries. Safe lifting training should also include: • Health risks related to improper lifting • The basic anatomy of the spine, the muscles, and the joints of the trunk, and the contributions of intra-abdominal pressure while lifting. • Awareness of individual body strengths and weaknesses—determining one’s own lifting capacity. • Recognition of physical factors that might contribute to an accident and how to avoid the unexpected. • Knowledge of body responses—warning signals—to be aware of when lifting.
References: 1926.602 1910.178 ASME B56 series OSHA’s technical links page - www.osha.gov/SLTC/poweredindustrialtrucks/index.html Commonly used types include: High lift trucks, counterbalanced trucks, cantilever trucks, rider trucks, forklift trucks, high lift trucks, high lift platform trucks, low lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, pallet trucks, straddle trucks, reach rider trucks, high lift order picker trucks, motorized hand/rider trucks, and counterbalanced front/side loader lift trucks. A single type of truck can only be described by calling it by all of its characteristics, (e.g., a high lift, counterbalanced, sit down rider truck). Powered industrial truck accidents - cause approximately 100 fatalities and 36,340 serious injuries a year - are caused, at least in part, by inadequate training (20 – 25% estimate)
When transporting loads, never raise the load more than 8 inches from the ground. Keep your load tilted back. Take time to adjust the forks on your lift to fit the load you will be carrying. Adjusting the forks outward for wide loads, helps you to center the load, and make it more stable. When driving an empty truck, travel in reverse up an incline, and forward down an incline. The center of gravity for the truck is above the front drive wheels. If you are driving a loaded truck, travel forward up an incline, and backward down an incline. NEVER turn while driving up or down a ramp or incline. NEVER drive across a ramp or incline. Because lift trucks are built "narrow," the center of gravity can quickly shift outside the stability triangle, causing the truck to tip over.
Reference – OSHA’s webite link at: www.osha.gov/Training/PIT/pit_menu.htm The training provided must be applicable to the work site and working conditions. Trainees must be supervised by a competent persons and may not operate trucks where they would endanger anyone. The requirements of the standards must be taught, as well as truck-related and workplace-related topics. Three separate aspects of powered industrial truck training must be completed: 1. Formal training – lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, written materials 2. Practical training – demonstrations and exercises performed by the trainee 3. Evaluation – practical observance and determination of the trainees’ competence and capability
1926.250(d) Dockboards must be strong enough to carry the load on them. Secure portable dockboards in position, either by anchoring or equipping with devices which prevent their slipping.
Cranes are an important piece of equipment on a construction site. The OSHA 10-hour program recommends a separate presentation on cranes. A separate lesson plan and presentation is provided on OSHA’s web site.
1926.251(a)(5) Reference - Technical links page for sling safety www.osha.gov/doc/outreachtraining/htmlfiles/slings.html This section applies to slings used in conjunction with other material handling equipment for the movement of material by hoisting, in employments covered by this part. The types of slings covered are those made from alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope (conventional three strand construction), and synthetic web (nylon, polyester, and polypropylene). Three types of slings are discussed in detail in this presentation: alloy steel chain, wire rope and synthetic web.
1926.251(a)(6) Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service.
1926.251(b)(1) Welded alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and sling manufacturer.
1926.251(a)
1926.251(a)(2)
1926.251(a) and 1926.251(b)(3)
1926.251(b)(5)
Strength — Function of size, grade, and construction. It must be sufficient to accommodate the maximum load that will be applied. The maximum load limit is determined by means of a multiplier. This multiplier is the number by which the ultimate strength of a wire rope is divided to determine the working load limit. Thus a wire rope sling with a strength of 10,000 pounds and a total working load of 2,000 pounds has a design factor (multiplier) of 5. New wire rope slings have a design factor of 5. As a sling suffers from the rigors of continued service, the design factor and the sling's ultimate strength are proportionately reduced. Fatigue — A wire rope must have the ability to withstand repeated bending without the failure of the wires from fatigue. Failure is the result of the development of small cracks under repeated applications of bending loads. It occurs when ropes make small radius bends. The best way to prevent this is to use blocking or padding to increase the radius of the bend. Abrasive Wear — The ability to withstand abrasion is determined by the size, number of wires, and construction of the rope. Smaller wires bend more readily and therefore offer greater flexibility but are less able to withstand abrasive wear. Conversely, larger wires of less flexible ropes are better able to withstand abrasion. Abuse — Abuse will cause a wire rope sling to become unsafe long before any other factor. Abusing a wire rope sling can cause serious structural damage to the wire rope, such as kinking or bird caging which reduces the strength of the wire rope. (In bird caging, the wire rope strands are forcibly untwisted and become spread outward.) Therefore, in order to prolong the life of the sling and protect the lives of employees, the manufacturer's suggestion for safe and proper use of wire rope slings must be strictly adhered to.
1926.251(c)(4), (5) and (6) These limitations apply to the use of wire rope: - An eye splice made in any wire rope shall have not less than three full tucks. However, this requirement shall not operate to preclude the use of another form of splice or connection which can be shown to be as efficient and which is not otherwise prohibited. - Except for eye splices in the ends of wires and for endless rope slings, each wire rope used in hoisting or lowering, or in pulling loads, shall consist of one continuous piece without knot or splice. - Eyes in wire rope bridles, slings, or bull wires shall not be formed by wire rope clips or knots. - Wire rope shall not be used if, in any length of eight diameters, the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 percent of the total number of wires, or if the rope shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect. When U-bolt wire rope clips are used to form eyes, Table H-20 shall be used to determine the number and spacing of clips. Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.
Reference 1926.251(c)(2)
1926.251(c)(5)(i) and 1926.251(c)(4)(iii) Only use for non lifting purposes.
Although every wire rope sling is lubricated during manufacture, to lengthen its useful service life it must also be lubricated "in the field." There is no set rule on how much or how often this should be done. It depends on the conditions under which the sling is used. The heavier the loads, the greater the number of bends, or the more adverse the conditions under which the sling operates, the more frequently lubrication will be required.
Wire Rope Sling Inspection . Visually inspect before each use. Check the twists or lay of the sling. If ten randomly distributed wires in one lay are broken, or five wires in one strand of a rope lay are damaged, do not use the sling. End fittings and other components should also be inspected for any damage that could make the sling unsafe. Bird cage -- Wire rope strands are untwisted and become spread outward. Caused by sudden release of tension and the rebound of the rope from the overloaded condition. These strands and wires will not return to their original positions.
1926.251(e) Synthetic webbing (nylon, polyester, and polypropylene). Synthetic webbing shall be of uniform thickness and width and selvage edges shall not be split from the webbing's width.
1926.251(e)(4)
Reference 1926.251(e)(5) The thread shall be in an even pattern and contain a sufficient number of stitches to develop the full breaking strength of the sling. When using synthetic web slings, take the following precautions: - Nylon web slings shall not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of acids or phenolics are present. - Polyester and polypropylene web slings shall not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of caustics are present. - Web slings with aluminum fittings shall not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists or liquids of caustics are present. Do not use synthetic web slings of polyester and nylon at temperatures in excess of 180 deg. F (82 deg. C). Polypropylene web slings shall not be used at temperatures in excess of 200 deg. F (93.33 deg. C).
1926.251(d)(8)
1926.250(a) Maximum safe load limits of floors within buildings and structures, in pounds per square foot, shall be conspicuously posted in all storage areas, except for floor or slab on grade. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear to provide for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment or employees. When a difference in road or working levels exist , means such as ramps, blocking, or grading shall be used to ensure the safe movement of vehicles between the two levels. Bags and bundles must be stacked in interlocking rows to remain secure. Bagged material must be stacked by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags at least every ten layers. To remove bags from the stack, start from the top row first. Boxed materials must be banded or held in place using cross-ties or shrink plastic fiber. Drums, barrels, and kegs must be stacked symmetrically. If stored on their sides, the bottom tiers must be blocked to keep them from rolling. When stacked on end, put planks, sheets of plywood dunnage, or pallets between each tier to make a firm, flat, stacking surface. When stacking materials two or more tiers high, the bottom tier must be chocked on each side to prevent shifting in either direction. When stacking, consider the need for availability of the material. Material that can’t be stacked due to size, shape, or fragility can be safely stored on shelves or in bins. Structural steel, bar stock, poles, and other cylindrical materials, unless in racks, must be stacked and blocked to prevent spreading or tilting. Pipes and bars should not be stored in racks that face main aisles; this could create a hazard to passers-by when removing supplies.
1926.250(b)(1) and 1926.152 Do not place material stored inside buildings under construction within 10 feet of an exterior wall which does not extend above the top of the material stored. Store flammable and combustible materials according to their fire characteristics. -- Flammable liquids, for example, must be separated from other material by a fire wall. -- Also, other combustibles must be stored in an area where smoking and using an open flame or a spark-producing device is prohibited.
1926.250(b)(2) The personal fall arrest equipment must meet the requirements of Subpart M.
1926.250(b)(6) When a loose brick stack reaches a height of 4 feet, taper it back 2 inches in every foot of height above the 4-foot level.
1926.250(b)(8) Lumber piles shall not exceed 20 feet in height provided that lumber to be handled manually shall not be stacked more than 16 feet high.
1926.250(c)
1926.252(a) and (b) When debris is dropped through holes in the floor without chutes, enclose the drop area with barricades at least 42 inches high and at least 6 feet back from the edge of the opening. Signs warning of falling materials shall be posted at each level.
1926.252(c) and (e) All solvent waste, oily rags, and flammable liquids shall be kept in fire resistant covered containers until removed from worksite.
Subpart T – Demolition - 1926.853 Openings cut in a floor for disposal of materials shall be less than 25 percent of the aggregate floor area, unless the lateral supports of the removed flooring remain in place.