Health & Safety
OSHA
General Construction
Materials Handling Safety
3 hours
to complete
SCORM
Last updated 12/2025
About this course
Materials handling describes the way workers move, stack and store the things people need. That includes manually moving boxes or employing tools like pallet jacks. This interactive course discusses the hazards employees are likely to encounter while handling materials in the workplace.
Materials handling accidents range from small splinters, cuts or scrapes to crushed fingers, hands and feet — and even deaths. Those accidents could be prevented by observing OSHA material handling standards.
The Materials Handling Safety course is also available in Spanish.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the hazards associated with various materials-handling activities
- Avoid accidents and injuries by utilizing best ergonomic practices when handling various materials
- Employ safe practices when operating materials handling equipment
Course outline
2 modules
3 hours to complete
Welcome • 0 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 0 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
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Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
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Author
OSHA Education Center is HeatSpring's official provider for OSHA training. Since 2012, OSHA Education Center has been delivering the training and regulatory expertise that professionals and employers need to stay up to date with industry training requirements. HeatSpring partners with OSHA Education Center to deliver 10- and 30-hour OSHA Outreach training, including...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.