Material Handling Equipment Training
Material Handling Equipment Training instructs employees on how to safely operate material-handling machinery in the workplace. Operational protocols and safety standards govern the training and can create a "culture of safety" in your company. According to the H&E Equipment Services website, as of 2010 there are tens of thousands of equipment-related accidents every year in the workplace.
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Significance
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Employees who operate cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts and other product-moving machinery are at significant risk of injury in the workplace. This training lays out guidelines, such as proper visual inspection and load capacity determination, that can significantly reduce serious and fatal injuries in the work environment.
Features
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Training usually takes place at your job and is paid for by your employer. Depending on your employer, the training may incorporate online work along with the standard in-class and hands-on training. Certified trainers from material handling associations and companies conduct the training sessions.
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Standards
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The training meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. These training standards claim to reduce operator error by 70 percent, which is the main cause of accidents, according to H&E Equipment Services.
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