Lifting and Storage

Material Handling & Storage Qualification

Not every lift needs a crane, but every lift can cause an injury. This material handling and storage training covers manual lifting, mechanical aids, stacking and racking, so loads move and sit safely in yards, warehouses and shops.

  • Manual and mechanical
  • Self-paced online
  • Certificate of completion
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Material Handling & Storage Qualification

OSHA Safety Qualification

$75 USD

  • Six online lessons on manual handling, lifting aids and storage
  • Safe lifting and team lift technique
  • Stacking, racking limits and falling-object zones
  • Inspection and reporting of damaged racks and pallets
  • Certificate of completion
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Handling and Storage Topics

Six lessons cover the full life of a load, from picking it up by hand or machine to storing it securely and spotting damaged racking before it fails.

  1. Manual handling hazards

    Lifting, carrying and the strains that poor technique causes.

  2. Safe lifting and team lifts

    Technique, load limits and when to call for help or a machine.

  3. Mechanical aids

    Carts, dollies, hoists and conveyors, and how to use them safely.

  4. Stacking and storage

    Stable stacks, racking limits and falling-object zones.

  5. Housekeeping and access

    Clear aisles, egress and workable storage areas.

  6. Inspection and reporting

    Damaged racks, pallets and gear that must come out of service.

Who It Helps

Anyone who lifts, carries, stacks or stores materials will recognize the situations covered.

  • Warehouse and yard staff
  • Parts and tool room attendants
  • Laborers
  • Delivery crews

Training documentation

You receive a certificate of completion for this training. Powered industrial trucks and cranes require their own separate training and evaluation.

Takeaways

  • Lift with good technique and know your limits

  • Choose a mechanical aid before straining

  • Stack and rack materials so they cannot fall

  • Tag damaged racking and pallets out of service

Before You Enroll

Does this include forklift certification?

No. Forklifts need separate training and evaluation; see Forklift Fundamentals.

Is back injury prevention covered?

Safe lifting is a core lesson. For more depth, add back safety and injury prevention.

Can a warehouse team take it together?

Yes. Contact us for group seats or on-site delivery.

Is it online?

Yes, self-paced on any device.

Related Courses & Resources

Pallet jack safety

Common warehouse equipment

Industrial ergonomics

Reduce strain injuries

Logistics team training

Cranes, forklifts and OSHA

Move and Store Loads Safely

Enroll today or contact us to train your warehouse crew. Fewer strains and fewer falling loads start with a crew that knows when to stop and grab a cart or hoist.

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