Health & Safety
Construction
Jobsite Safety
OSHA
General Construction
Materials Handling Safety - en Español - Spanish
3 hours
to complete
Last updated 05/2026
About this course
El manejo de materiales describe la forma en que los trabajadores mueven, apilan y almacenan los artículos que las personas necesitan. Esto incluye el desplazamiento manual de cajas o el uso de herramientas como transpaletas. Este curso interactivo aborda los riesgos a los que es probable que se enfrenten los empleados al manipular materiales en el lugar de trabajo.
Los accidentes relacionados con el manejo de materiales varían desde pequeñas astillas, cortes o rasguños, hasta el aplastamiento de dedos, manos y pies, e incluso fallecimientos. Estos accidentes podrían prevenirse mediante el cumplimiento de las normas de manejo de materiales establecidas por la OSHA.
Los accidentes relacionados con el manejo de materiales varían desde pequeñas astillas, cortes o rasguños, hasta el aplastamiento de dedos, manos y pies, e incluso fallecimientos. Estos accidentes podrían prevenirse mediante el cumplimiento de las normas de manejo de materiales establecidas por la OSHA.
Learning Objectives
- Comprenda los peligros asociados con las diversas actividades de manipulación de materiales.
- Evite accidentes y lesiones aplicando las mejores prácticas ergonómicas al manipular diversos materiales.
- Emplee prácticas seguras al operar equipos de manipulación de materiales.
Course outline
1 module
3 hours to complete
2 minutes
of video lectures
Welcome • 3 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 3 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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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.