Materials handling and storage2023-12-19T14:16:14-06:00

Materials handling and storage – Conditions and safety procedures

Objectives:​

  • Establish safety conditions and procedures to prevent occupational risks caused by handling materials in manual form and using machinery.​

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For these reasons, we present the proposed course outline for Material Handling and Storage – Conditions and safety procedures through an active, explanatory, and demonstrative methodology, always focused on quality management total, to teamwork, problem solution by enhancing the cognitive (gain more knowledge) aspect, affective (Service attitude and doing quality work) and psychomotor (Ability to do things right the first time and every time) of the participants. 

Module 1: Objective.​

  1. Objective of NOM-006-STPS​
  2. References​
  3. Employer Obligations​
  4. Workers' obligations​

Module 2: Acts and Conditions.​

  1. Unsafe Act​
  2. Unsafe condition​

Module 3: General Guidelines.​

Module 4: Lumbar Support Belts.

Module 5: Appropriate techniques for lifting objects.​

  1. Keep the weight close​
  2. Lifting Techniques​
  3. Diagonal elevation​
  4. Lifting force​

Module 6: Risks associated with handling materials in a warehouse, depot, or storeroom.​

Module 7: Placing boxes on pallets.​

Module 8: Storage.​

  1. Low locations​
  2. High Places​
  3. Aisle width

Module 9: Machinery and equipment to move materials.​

  1. Hoists and Winches​
  2. Forklifts.​
  3. Conveyors.​

Module 10: General.​

Module 11: Verification of shop-floor procedures (practical exercise).​

Requirements for this course:​

  • Equipment operated in the plant (forklifts, hoists, pallet trucks) and their respective Check list for Review.​
  • Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (EPP) for Each Participant's Plant Access

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