Material Handling Safety Topic

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Safety measures for material handling in the workplace. Overview The term material handling refers to the moving or adjusting of any large or heavy materials with the assistance of mechanical equipment. OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N, regulate the use of machinery or other equipment utilized in the moving of such materials. Equipment The following equipment are addressed in Material Handling:

Forklifts (or any Powered Industrial Truck)
Cranes
Derricks
Slings
Helicopters
Servicing of rim wheels
Conveyors (construction)
Elevators (construction)
Mechanized earthmoving equipment (construction)

Safety Measures To address those hazards presented in material handling, employers should:

Ensure safe and sufficient clearances and...

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