Overview & Objectives
The California Materials Handling for Construction online training from Exceed Safety is an intermediate-level course designed to teach participants how to handle materials and navigate potential hazards when handling building materials onsite safely and effectively. Participants can expect to learn how to properly pile materials, as well as the safest ways to dispose of construction building materials. Most importantly, participants will learn how to plan in advance to avoid risk situations when handing building materials in construction.
Exceed Safety’s Cal Materials Handling for Construction online safety training teaches individuals how to safely manage building materials, equipment, and containers, as well as the safe use of rigging equipment, and more. Specific course topics include the following:
- Introduction to materials handling in California
- Manual handling techniques
- Non-powered handling equipment
- Powered industrial trucks
- Conveyors
- Cranes, hoists, and rigging
- Slings
- Piling materials
- Storage and disposal of materials
- Advanced planning
- Final considerations regarding materials handling
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
- California materials handling
- California materials safety
- Title 8 – California Code of Regulations, Section 1938
- Cal/OSHA regulations
- Rigging equipment
Who Is This Course For?
The California Materials Handling for Construction safety course is intended for all California-based construction personnel who are responsible for materials handling onsite. Individuals who will specifically benefit from this course include the following:
- California-based construction workers
- California-based construction managers
- California-based construction supervisors
- California-based construction foremen
- California-based safety officers
Features & Benefits
Exceed Safety’s California Materials Handling for Construction course focuses on both practical and legal approaches to materials handling in California-based construction environments. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
- Know California/OSHA requirements for safely handling and storing building equipment, materials, and containers
- Understand how to properly dispose of debris
- Know how to safely use and maintain rigging equipment
In Person Training
Participants in this course can expect to be engaged with a dynamic, intentional, and highly experienced instructor. Our in-person class allows for questions to be answered immediately, open discussions, and hands-on learning. Some classes can be done via Zoom (just give us a call) and can be combined with virtual-blended learning. It is our goal to teach with a variety of strategies that allow everyone to be engaged in a fun and comfortable learning environment.
