1. Introduction to Materials Handling
Module

2. 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.

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

4. Figure 1 – Proper lifting procedures

5. Figure 2– Properly stacked cartons4

6. Figure 3 – Properly stacked pipes5

7. Figure 4 – Properly stacked bags6

8. Figure 5 – Properly stacked bricks7

9. Figure 6 – Properly stacked masonry blocks8

10. Figure 7 – Material cart 9

11. Figure 8 – Hand truck 10

12. Figure 9 – Roller skids 11

13. Figure 10 – Wheelbarrow 12

14. Figure 11 – Pipe mule 13

15. Figure 12 – Pipe transport14

16. Figure 13 – Jack 15

17. Figure 14 – Pallet jack 16

18. Figure 15 – Powered wheelbarrow17

19. Figure 16 – Concrete mule 18

20. Figure 17 – Industrial forklift19

21. Figure 18 – Rough terrain forklift20

22. Figure 19 – Freight elevator21

23. Figure 20 – Common forklift hand signals22

24. Supplemental Art 23

25. Supplemental Art 24