Material Handling Safety Topic

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…