The goal of this module is to provide students with knowledge and skills related to the hazards and safety practices involved with material handling, equipment storage, and electricity.

Objectives:

• Define Material Handling Equipment and compare and contrast the types of Material Handling Equipment
• Outline the hazards associated with the various types of Material Handling Equipment and discuss safety practices that should be implemented when using and storing this equipment
• Describe the classifications of Hazardous Materials and identify the chemical and physical hazards associated with these materials
• Discuss the safety measures for preventing accidents associated with hazardous materials and defend the need for each safety measure
• Analyze the causes of and physical effects associated with electrical shock and apply the appropriate NEC Hazard Prevention Guideline(s) to each cause and effect

Approximate Completion Time: 51 Minutes