Safety articles on Materials Handling

Applying general safety principles can help reduce workplace and job site incidents involving the moving, handling, and storing of materials.

While hand trucks can reduce risks associated with manual lifting, there are still safety precautions to follow when hand trucks are used for materials handling.

Workers must be aware of both manual handling safety concerns and safe equipment operating techniques on the job.

Material stacking safety begins with some basic guidelines that all workers should follow whether stacking manually or mechanically.

Pallet jacks are essential in many manufacturing and distribution work environments, but all team members need to understand how to work with them safely.