Introduction to Material Handling

Before attempting to lift any material, 

• look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges
• use a safety harness
• ask your supervisor for help
• ensure the stacking ratio is no greater than 3:1

Before attempting to lower an overhead load,

• put on a back support belt
• shrink wrap the load
• set up a fall zone
• size up the load

What is the proper procedure to lift objects?

• Bend over with your knees straight, feet together, and then lift
• Lift with your back, keep your legs straight, and keep your arms up
• Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and keep your head up
• Lift with your arms, keep your legs straight, and keep your head up

When stacking bags of material that are the same width,step back and cross key the bags ____.

• in each tier above seven feet
• until the stack reaches four feet
• every 10 bags high
• all the way to the top of the pile

Never stack or store materials ______.

• in cabinets
• on scaffolds
• outdoors
• on pallets

One common way to tie a clove hitch is to use two _____.

• slip knots
• half hitches
• square knots
• bowline

When moving a material cart on an inclined or declined surface, be sure the _____.

• load does not exceed the labeled weight capacity
• hand brake is within your reach
• hydraulic ram has been removed
• load is cushioned with moving pads to prevent slippage

To transport a bottle of compressed gas, use a ________.

• hand truck
• cylinder cart
• wheelbarrow
• tunnel buggy

To work  with motorized material handling equipment, a worker much be

• trained, certified, and authorized
• experienced and knowledgeable
• a job foreman or supervisor
• licensed to drive

What device may have a rotating table surface and/or spikes on the table surface for a better grip?

• roller skid
• pallet jack
• pallet conveyor
• accumulating conveyor