Module 9-Material Handling

Before attempting to lift any material, _____.

• look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges

• b. use a safety harness

• c. ask your supervisor for help

• d. ensure the stacking ratio is no greater than 3:1

before you attempt to lower an overhead load,

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

Of the following, what should be done first when attempting to lift any material?

• look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges
• use safety harnesses
• ask supervisor for assistance
• make sure the staking ratio is no more than 3 to 1

Describe the proper procedure to lift an object.

• lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and keep your head up.
• 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 arms, keep your legs straight, and keep you head up.

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

• every 10 bags high

• in each tier above seven feet

• until the stack reaches four feet

• all the way to the top of the pile

Never stack or store materials...

• on scaffolds
• in cabinets
• outdoors
• on pallets

Name this knot.

• clove hitch
• two half hitches
• bowline 
• square knot

a common way to tie a clove hitch is...

• use 2 half hitches
• use slip knots
• use a square knot
• use 2 bowlines

when moving a material cart on an inclinded or declined surface, be sure...

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

in order to transport a bottle of compressed gas, use a 

• cylinder cart
• hand truck
• wheelbarrow
• tunnel buggy