Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1099
Course Name
Material Handling Safety
Contact Hours
16.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Penn Foster - Workforce Development (formerly Thomson Education Direct)
Primary Contact
Marianne Wowk
Marianne.wowk@pennfoster.edu
5709614105 Ext.
Website
Description
This study unit will introduce you to the safe techniques and work practices commonly used when handling manufacturing and industrial materials. You will learn the procedures necessary to avoid physical injury to yourself and those working with you, for both manual handling methods and mechanical handling methods. You will also learn procedures that minimize damage to the materials you are moving as well as to facility property. Knowing proper procedures will also give you the insight to decide when mechanical handling is necessary, or perhaps preferred over traditional physical handling.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Introduction to material handling
* Housekeeping and Storage
* Material handling equipment
* Hoists and Cranes
Target Audience
Individuals in the wastewater or drinking water field who wish to be trained in the field or fulfill continuing education requirements through Distance Learning. Education Direct offers adult learners the opportunity to fulfill their training needs while still holding down a full time job as a result of studying on own time.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous