Course Map/Table of Contents

U.S. DOL, MSHA, National Mine Health and Safety Academy

*Course Map/Table of Contents*

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose and Disclaimer
1.2 Content
1.3 Usage
1.4 Background
1.5 Handling and Storing Materials
1.6 Hazards
1.7 Workplace and Equipment Examinations
1.8 Course Objectives
1.9 Accident/Injury Problem
1.10 Material Handling Injuries
1.11 Definition
1.12 Injuries During Six-Year Period
1.13 Injury Trend
1.14 Conclusions
1.15 Quiz

2. Manual Handling of Materials

2.1 Lifting and Moving Material
2.2 Lifting and Injuries
2.3 Factors Associated with Back Disorders (1 of 2)
2.4 Factors Associated with Back Disorders (2 of 2)
2.5 Manual Handling
2.6 Safe Lifting
2.7 Safe Lifting Training
2.8 Gloves and Footwear
2.9 Hard Hats
2.10 Loading, Transporting, and Unloading
2.11 Housekeeping
2.12 Moving Trailing Cables
2.13 Summary of Hazards
2.14 Ergonomics
2.15 Risk Assessment (1 of 3)
2.16 Risk Assessment (2 of 3)
2.17 Risk Assessment (3 of 3)
2.18 Typical Activities (1 of 5)
2.19 Typical Activities (2 of 5)
2.20 Typical Activities (3 of 5)
2.21 Typical Activities (4 of 5)
2.22 Typical Activities (5 of 5)
2.23 Low Back Injuries - Prevention and Recovery
2.24 Common Types of Back Injuries
2.25 Good Body Mechanics (1 of 2)
2.26 Good Body Mechanics (2 of 2)
2.27 Tips and Exercises
2.28 Standing and Walking
2.29 Sitting
2.30 Driving
2.31 Lifting
2.32 More About Lifting
2.33 Lifting Light-Weight Items
2.34 Reaching Overhead
2.35 Tripod Lift
2.36 Shoveling
2.37 Working - Standing and Stooping
2.38 Using a Push-Broom
2.39 Sleeping
2.40 Flexion Exercises
2.41 Pelvic Tilt
2.42 Knee Pushing and the Curl
2.43 Knee Raising
2.44 Head Raising and Leg Raising
2.45 Extension Exercises
2.46 Extension Exercises 1 and 2
2.47 Extension Exercises 3 and 4
2.48 More Back Links
2.49 Section Review Summary
2.50 Quiz (Part 1 of 2)
2.51 Quiz (Part 2 of 2)

3. Mechanical Handling of Materials

3.1 Mechanical Handling of Materials
3.2 Forklifts
3.3 Forklift Standards
3.4 General Information
3.5 Platform Lift Truck
3.6 Motorized Hand Truck
3.7 Design and Construction
3.8 Labels
3.9 Overhead Protection
3.10 Lights, Engines, Battery Chargers
3.11 Operating a Forklift Safely
3.12 Operating a Forklift Safely (continued)
3.13 Clearances, Surface Conditions
3.14 Pedestrians
3.15 Dockboards
3.16 Chocking
3.17 Prevent Accidents
3.18 Trailers
3.19 Securing Trucks/Trailers
3.20 Railroad Cars
3.21 Powered Industrial Truck Training
3.22 Truck Related Topics
3.23 Workplace Related Topics
3.24 Retraining and Reevaluation
3.25 Unauthorized Personnel, Inappropriate Lifting, PPE
3.26 Additional Considerations
3.27 More Forklift Links
3.28 Hoists
3.29 Hoists (General)
3.30 Electric Hoist
3.31 Air Hoist
3.32 Hand-Operated Chain Hoist
3.33 Other Hoist-Related Links
3.34 Hand Trucks and Carts
3.35 Jacks, "Porta-Powers," "Come-Alongs," Etc.
3.36 Risk Assessment (1 of 3)
3.37 Risk Assessment (2 of 3)
3.38 Risk Assessment (3 of 3)
3.39 Section Review Summary
3.40 Quiz (Part 1 of 3)
3.41 Quiz (Part 2 of 3)
3.42 Quiz (Part 3 of 3)

4. Stacking and Storage

4.1 Stacking and Storage
4.2 Storing Materials (1 of 2)
4.3 Storing Materials (2 of 2)
4.4 Secure Storage
4.5 Pallet Loads
4.6 Brick and Block Storage
4.7 Lumber
4.8 Storage Scenes
4.9 Outdoor Storage Scenes
4.10 Disposal of Waste Materials
4.11 Section Review Summary
4.12 Quiz

5. Conclusion

5.1 Course Summary
5.2 Test Yourself