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Material-Handling Aids

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Session Outline You will be able to: Recognize the hazards of material-handling aids Understand how this equipment can help you work more efficiently and safely Take proper precautions when using material-handling aids Handle materials safely and avoid accidents and injuries

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc What You Need to Know What the company does to protect you from material-handling accidents and injuries What you can do to protect yourself and co-workers Types of manual and mechanical aids Hazards of this equipment How to use material-handling aids safely and efficiently

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Why Use Material- Handling Aids? 1 million workers suffer back injuries each year 1 out of 5 workplace injuries are back related 4 out of 5 back injuries are to the lower back 3 of those 4 injuries occur when lifting Material handling is responsible for other types of accidents and injuries as well

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc How Material-Handling Aids Reduce Ergonomic Stress Eliminate the need to lift and lower manually Eliminate the need to push or pull Convert lift/carry tasks to push/pull tasks Eliminate the need to carry heavy objects

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc What the Company Does To Help Protect You Engineering controls Administrative controls

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc What You Can Do Maintain proper back posture Plan ahead Get help

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc What You Can Do (cont.) Use proper lifting and carrying techniques Use the right tools Wear appropriate PPE

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Manual Material- Handling Aids Hand trucks Pallet jacks Carts Box trucks and tilting dumps Ratchet hoists and pullers Wheelbarrows

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Hand Trucks Choose the right hand truck for the job Stack carefully Make sure you can see over the load Secure the load, if necessary

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Hand Truck Operation Get a firm grip Watch your fingers Use safe lifting techniques Push, don’t pull Watch where you’re going, and keep the hand truck under control

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Pallets Use the correct pallet Stabilize the load and make sure it’s balanced Keep the pallet and load low when moving it Inspect pallets before loading Don’t use pallets as a ladder or manlift, or for scaffolding

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Pallet Jacks Make sure the jack can support the load Check the load Watch where you’re going, and keep the load under control Don’t fool around

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Carts Different types of carts Material-specific carts Different heights of working surfaces Tips for safe use

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Box Trucks and Tilting Dumps Good for handling loose objects Dump and lift feature Potential hazards Photo Credit: Vestil Manufacturing

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Ratchet Hoists and Pullers (‘Come-alongs’) Don’t overload hoists and pullers Check anchor points Never straddle equipment Don’t exert more force than the device can handle Don’t use damaged chains, rope, or cable Inspect equipment before each use

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Wheelbarrows Place as much of the load as possible over the wheel Balance the load Always push a loaded wheelbarrow forward Cross obstacles at right angles Look out for slippery or uneven surfaces Be careful when dumping the load

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Manual Material-Handling Do you understand the information that has been presented in the previous slides?

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Mechanical Material- Handling Aids Forklifts Hydraulic- and winch- operated trucks Hydraulic lift tables Cranes and hoists Freight elevators

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Forklifts Trained and authorized operators only Capacity and stability Operator inspections

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Forklifts (cont.) Operator safety rules Obey speed limits Keep alert to pedestrians Be careful at intersections Use the horn to warn Pedestrian safety rules Stay in walkways Look both ways before crossing aisles Obey traffic signs Keep alert to forklift traffic

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Hydraulic- and Winch- Operated Lift Trucks Lift, lower, transport, stack, position Load capacity Load center Fork length and width

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Hydraulic Lift Tables Prevent bending, reaching, and repetitive lifting Manually or battery operated Rated capacity Floor locks

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Cranes and Hoists Trained and authorized operators only Rated load capacity Chains and slings Inspections

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Cranes and Hoists (cont.) Stay out of the danger zone Pick up a load only when it is directly under the hoist Never transport people Don’t leave loads suspended Use lines to stabilize large, heavy loads Avoid crane operation around energized circuits

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Cranes and Hoists (cont.) Mark levers, buttons, pull chains, and other controls Accept hand signals from only one ground person

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Freight Elevators Follow rules for forklifts Approach slowly and enter squarely Enter with load end forward Neutralize controls, set brakes, and shut off engine Follow these other safety rules: Don’t overload elevators Make sure elevator is level with landing Watch out for closing doors

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Mechanical Material Handling Do you understand the information presented in the previous slides?

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Conveyors Operate only if you are trained and authorized Watch out for powered rollers and pinch points Do not climb over or under conveyors Don’t perform maintenance unless the conveyor is locked out

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Conveyors (cont.) Do not ride on conveyors Know the safe load limit Know where emergency stops are located

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Chutes Don’t walk under chutes Don’t stand right in front of the opening Be careful when throwing things down chutes Don’t overload the chute Always brace temporary chutes

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Handling Special Jobs: Drums Dollies and hand trucks Lifters and stands Tilters/dumpers Forklift attachments Photo Credit: Vestil Manufacturing

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Key Points to Remember Material handling aids help you work more efficiently, saving time and effort They also save your back This equipment can also be hazardous To work safely with material-handling aids, you need to understand the hazards and take the proper precautions