Introduction to Materials Handling Module 00109-09

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: 1. Define a load. Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: 1. Define a load. 2. Establish a pre-task plan prior to moving a load. 3. Use proper materials-handling techniques. 4. Choose appropriate materials-handling equipment for the task. 5. Recognize hazards and follow safety procedures required for materials handling.

1. Demonstrate proper materials-handling techniques. Performance Tasks 1. Demonstrate proper materials-handling techniques.

Figure 1 – Proper lifting procedures

Figure 2– Properly stacked cartons 4

Figure 3 – Properly stacked pipes 5

Figure 4 – Properly stacked bags 6

Figure 5 – Properly stacked bricks 7

Figure 6 – Properly stacked masonry blocks 8

Figure 7 – Material cart 9

Figure 8 – Hand truck 10

Figure 9 – Roller skids 11

Figure 10 – Wheelbarrow 12

Figure 11 – Pipe mule 13

Figure 12 – Pipe transport 14

Figure 13 – Jack 15

Figure 14 – Pallet jack 16

Figure 15 – Powered wheelbarrow 17

Figure 16 – Concrete mule 18

Figure 17 – Industrial forklift 19

Figure 18 – Rough terrain forklift 20

Figure 19 – Freight elevator 21

Figure 20 – Common forklift hand signals 22

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