Material Handling Flashcards
Types of Equipment
Conveyor
Powered Industrial Trucks
Cranes
Slings
Hazards Associated with Materials Handling
Factors contributing to injuries:
Weight and bulkiness of objects
Bending, twisting, turning movements
Hazards:
Improper operation of equipment
Accumulated materials or clutter
Unsafe conditions of materials or containers
Flammability or toxicity of some materials
Weight of materials
Binding ties or other devices that secure bundles or bound materials
Falling objects
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or otherwise manually moving large, heavy items
Improperly stacked materials
Struck-by or caught-in/-between hazards
Types of injuries commonly reported:
Sprains, strains, tears
Soreness and pain
Bruises and contusions
Cuts, lacerations, punctures, crushing, and amputations
Weight of materials
Binding ties or other devices that secure bundles or bound materials
Falls, slips, trips, or loss of balance
Repetitive motion
Overexertion
Moving materials manually:
Use devices to assist with holding loads
Wear PPE
Use proper lifting technique
Seek help for oversized loads
Use blocking materials
Preventing Hazards
Moving materials manually:
Use devices to assist with holding loads
Wear PPE
Use proper lifting technique
Seek help for oversized loads
Use blocking materials
Overhead and gantry cranes:
Never move a load over co-workers or allow co-workers to walk underneath
Return the load block to its designated location after use
Do not leave the load block low enough for someone to run into
Never leave a suspended load unattended
Do not leave unused slings suspended on a crane hook
Store wall-mounted cranes against the wall
Continuously observe equipment for any sign of problems during operation.
Don’t allow yourself to become distracted.
Operated only by thoroughly trainedand qualified workers
Eliminate/reduce crane hazards by:
Knowing
Load
Capacity of the crane
When the load is safe to lift
Always checking crane load chart and never exceed load limits
Moving materials manually:
Use devices to assist with holding loads
Wear PPE
Use proper lifting technique
Seek help for oversized loads
Use blocking materials
Overhead and gantry cranes:
Never move a load over co-workers or allow co-workers to walk underneath
Return the load block to its designated location after use
Do not leave the load block low enough for someone to run into
Never leave a suspended load unattended
Do not leave unused slings suspended on a crane hook
Store wall-mounted cranes against the wall
Continuously observe equipment for any sign of problems during operation.
Don’t allow yourself to become distracted.
Eliminate/reduce crane hazards by:
Knowing
Load
Capacity of the crane
When the load is safe to lift
Always checking crane load chart and never exceed load limits
Inspection of crane by a qualified person
Modified, repaired, or adjusted
Post-assembly
At least every 12 months
Equipment not in regular use
Visual inspection by a competent person
Prior to each shift
Monthly
Slings
Connects a crane hook to a load
Proper selection
Inspection
Reduce sling hazards by:
Lubricating
Not shortening with knots, bolts, or other devices, or kink legs
Keeping clear of loads
Avoiding sudden movement
Forklifts
Main causes of injuries
Forklift overturns
Forklift striking workers on foot
Persons crushed by forklifts
Persons falling from forklifts
Illegal forklift operators
Anyone under 18
Anyone not properly trained
Driving the forklift
Slow down and sound the horn at locations where vision is obstructed.
Look toward the travel path and keep a clear view of it.
Don’t drive up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object.
Don’t drive with the work platform elevated.
Use seatbelts with ROPS.
Don’t raise or lower the forks while the forklift is moving.
Maintain safe distance approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead.
Elevating workers with forklift
Don’t use a forklift to elevate workers who are standing on the forks.
Only lift personnel with approved lift platform; elevate a worker on an approved lift platform only when the vehicle is directly below the work area.
Whenever a truck is used to elevate personnel, secure the elevating platform to the lifting carriage or forks of the forklift.
Use a restraining means, such as rails, chains, or a body belt with a lanyard for the worker(s) on the platform.
Driving forklift on grades/ramps
Use extreme caution when driving on grades or ramps.
Do not turn on grades or ramps.
On grades, tilt the load back and raise it only as far as needed to clear the road surface.
When ascending or descending grades are greater than 10%, drive loaded trucks with the load upgrade
Forklift operating speed
Driving too fast can cause tip-overs. Slow down when turning.
Forklifts cannot stop quickly; avoid collisions with pedestrians and obstacles by controlling speed so that forklift can be stopped in time.
Slow down on wet and slippery floors, and when ascending or descending grades.
Where vision is obstructed, such as cross aisles or around corners, slow down and sound horn
Avoiding excess weight
Do not exceed weight capacity of forklift.
Center loads and secure to keep from shifting to maintain balance of weight
Use of dock boards for loading/uploading
Use appropriate weight-rated platform to bridge space.
Secure portable dock boards so that they will not move.
Ensure that dock boards have handholds or some other effective way to lift, manage, or move them safely.
