objectivesThe Cal Materials Handling for Construction online training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level course designed to teach participants how to handle materials and navigate potential hazards when handling building materials onsite safely and effectively. Participants can expect to learn how to properly pile materials, as well as the safest ways to dispose of construction building materials. Most importantly, participants will learn how to plan in advance to avoid risk situations when handing building materials in construction.
OSHA Education School’s Cal Materials Handling for Construction online safety training teaches individuals how to safely manage building materials, equipment, and containers, as well as the safe use of rigging equipment, and more. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to materials handling in California
Manual handling techniques
Non-powered handling equipment
Powered industrial trucks
Conveyors
Cranes, hoists, and rigging
Slings
Piling materials
Storage and disposal of materials
Advanced planning
Final considerations regarding materials handling
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
California materials handling
California materials safety
Title 8 – California Code of Regulations, Section 1938
Cal/OSHA regulations
Rigging equipment
descriptionCal Materials Handling for Construction online training is an intermediate-level course that teaches users how to safely and effectively handle materials and overcome possible risks when handling building materials on-site. Participants can expect to learn how to stack materials appropriately and the safest methods for disposing of construction items. Most importantly, participants will learn how to plan ahead to avoid dangerous circumstances when handling construction materials.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Cal Materials Handling For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction to Materials Handling
Introduction to Materials Handling Course Overview Module Agenda Get Site-Specific Training! Hazards of Materials Handling Preventing Accidents and Injuries 2. Manual Handling Techniques
Manual Handling Handling Techniques Specialized Lifting Two Person Manual Lift and Carry Two Person Lift and Carry 3. Non-Powered Handling Equipment
Non-Powered Equipment Hand Trucks, Dollies, Carts 4. Powered Industrial Trucks
Forklifts Safety Guidelines More Safety Guidelines Forklift Rules of the Road Rules of the Road Parking/Shutting Down Load Capacity Refueling/Recharging Rules Posting 5. Conveyors
Conveyors “Dangerous Equipment” Avoiding Hazards Other Considerations 6. Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging
Cranes and Hoists Safety Guidelines Load Charts Rigging Chains and Chain Slings Steel Alloy Chains 7. Slings
Wire Rope Slings Inspection and Maintenance of Wire Rope Slings Metal Mesh Slings Ropes Synthetic Fiber Slings Repair Grabs, Hooks, Spreader-Bar, etc Specialty and Custom Designed Equipment Ratchets, Hoists, and Pulleys 8. Piling Material
T8-CCR, Section 1549 9. Storage and Disposal
Material Storage General Requirements Masonry Blocks Disposal of Waste Material Housekeeping 10. Advance Planning
Advance Planning 11. Final Considerations
Summary
OSHA Education School’s Cal Materials Handling for Construction course focuses on both practical and legal approaches to materials handling in California-based construction environments. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know Cal/OSHA requirements for safely handling and storing building equipment, materials, and containers
Understand how to properly dispose of debris
Know how to safely use and maintain rigging equipment
