MATERIALS

HANDLING AND
STORAGE
INTRODUCTION
Most injuries in industry occur while
employees move materials. In every day
operations, workers handle, transport, and
store materials. They may do so by hand,
manually operated equipment, or power
operated equipment.
MATERIALS HANDLING
A technique which
includes the art of lifting,
placing, storing or moving
of materials through the
use of appropriate
handling equipment and
men.
MATERIALS HANDLING

National Safety Council (NSC)

shows that improper materials
handling accounts for 20% - 25% of
all occupational injuries.
TYPES OF MATERIAL HANDLING ACCIDENTS
Physical Strain Falling Load
TYPES OF MATERIAL HANDLING ACCIDENTS
Collision Falling People
TYPES OF MATERIAL HANDLING ACCIDENTS
Hit
CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS HANDLING
OPERATION
Manual Handling
• is the of lifting, transporting and packaging of products using own physical strength.
• Hand operated handling, transporting and packaging of products.
 CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS HANDLING
OPERATION
Mechanical Handling
• pertains to more rigid, powered and
nonpowered mechanics mainly for handling
bulky and heavy items
MANUAL HANDLING – MISTAKES THAT CAUSE
INJURIES
Bending Back Twisting with load
MANUAL HANDLING – MISTAKES THAT CAUSE
INJURIES
Attempting to much weight Reaching too far
(load too heavy)
MANUAL HANDLING – MISTAKES THAT CAUSE
INJURIES
Lifting to one side Failure to use personal PPE
 PRECAUTIONS IN MANUAL HANDLING

 Familiarize with the hazard associated with the material or load

– Sharp edges?
– Too heavy?
– Contains hazardous material? (check MSDS)
 Examine the surrounding area prior to handling
 Get a firm grip of the object
 Use necessary personal protective equipment
 Lift gradually
 Follow proper lifting method.
 HUMAN BODY ANATOMY
• Meet your body
Your Back

WEAK
Protect it
Your Legs
STRONG

Use their power to lift correctly…. And safely

LIFTING COMPARISON
 MECHANICAL HANDLING
Non-Power Driven
Wheeler/hand truck Wheelbarrow
 MECHANICAL HANDLING
Non-Power Driven
Cart Drum Tilter
 MECHANICAL HANDLING
Non-Power Driven
Trolley Hand Pallet
MECHANICAL HANDLING
Non-Power Driven
Pulley
 MECHANICAL HANDLING
Power Driven
Forklifts Cranes
 MECHANICAL HANDLING
Power Driven
Tow Trucks Conveyors
 MECHANICAL HANDLING
Power Driven
Power Driven Hoists Motorized Pallet Jack
MECHANICAL HANDLING
Power Driven
Dumb waiters
 MECHANICAL HANDLING

• Mechanical handling equipment could be categorized into

two:

lifting equipment – such as hoists and cranes, drum

tilter/lifter
transport equipment – tow trucks, forklifts, conveyors,
Wheeler/hand truck, pulley, trolley, carts, pallet jacks
(motorized or non-motorized)
 LIFTING EQUIPMENT TYPES
Hoist
Lever Chain Electric
 LIFTING EQUIPMENT TYPES
Cranes (Stationary)
Tower Cranes Over Head Traveling Cranes
 LIFTING EQUIPMENT TYPES
Cranes (Mobile)
Wheel Type Crawler Type
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TYPES
 Forklift
 Tractor-trailer
 Dump Truck
 Conveyor
 Tow trucks
 Wheeler/hand truck, pulley, trolley, carts
 pallet jacks (motorized or nonmotorized)
 TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TYPES
Forklift Tractor Trailer
 TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TYPES
Dump Truck Conveyor
 TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TYPES
Tow Trucks Wheeler
 TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TYPES
Pulley Trolley
 TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT TYPES
Pallet Jacks Cart
 MECHANICAL HANDLING SAFE
PRACTICES
Mechanical equipment offers more power. However, more power
oftentimes means more hazards and more severe injuries. The
following pre-cautions should be observed when working with some
of these mechanical handling equipment:
CONVEYORS - To prevent the possibility of an injury, an emergency
button or pull cord designed to stop the conveyor must be installed
at the employee's work station. Continuously accessible conveyor
belts should have an emergency stop cable that extends the entire
length of the conveyor belt so that the cable can be accessed from
any location along the belt.
 MECHANICAL HANDLING SAFE PRACTICES
CRANES - Only thoroughly trained and competent persons are
permitted to operate cranes. Operators should know what they are
lifting and what it weighs.
SLINGS - When working with slings, employers must ensure that they
are visually inspected before use and during operation. Riggers or
other knowledgeable employees should conduct or assist in the
inspection because they are aware of how the sling is used and what
makes a sling unserviceable. A damaged or defective sling must be
removed from service.
FORKLIFTS - Affected workers should be aware of the safety
requirements pertaining to forklift operation.
 MECHANICAL HANDLING GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS

Operators must be authorized.

Operators must undergo skills training.
Handlers and operators must be trained
in safety and health.
Equipment must be regularly inspected
and maintained.
 GUIDELINES AND MANUAL LIFTING

Inspect materials for slivers, jagged, edges,

burns, rough or slippery surfaces.
Get a firm grip on the object
Keep fingers away from pinch points,
especially when putting materials down.
 MATERIAL HANDLING CONSIDERATION

Are an integral part of the storage space decision.

To improve material handling, there are 4 lines
involved
Loading unitization.
Space layout.
Storage equipment choice.
Movement equipment choice.
STORAGE
PRINCIPLE OF MATERIAL STORAGE

SAFETY ACCESSIBILITY

ORDERLINESS
 MATERIALS STORAGE GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
• Storage areas should have at least two exits.
• Should be properly illuminated and ventilated.
• Materials are properly identified and labeled (including
hazard labels).
• Restricted Access
 MATERIALS STORAGE GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
• Must have a smooth flow of materials, material handling
equipment and people.
• Storage areas must be kept free from accumulated
materials that may cause tripping, fires, or explosions, or
that may contribute to the harboring of rats and other
pests).
• When stacking and piling materials, it is important to be
aware of such factors as the materials' height and weight,
how accessible the stored materials are to the user, and the
condition of the containers where the materials are being
stored.
 MATERIALS STORAGE GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
Stored materials must not create a hazard.
Should have proper danger or warning
signs.
Materials & material handling equipments
should not obstruct emergency equipment
such as fire alarm buttons, evacuation
map, first aid kits, fire extinguishers
(portable or fixed) etc.
 SAFE PRACTICES: STORAGE RACKS

Storage racks should have

adequate bracing and support.
Storage racks should have
markings indicating its
capacity.
Storage racks should be bolted
to the ground.
 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE SAFETY
PROGRAM
An effective Material Handling and Storage Program must have the following:

Inspection, maintenance and testing of Material Handling and

Storage Equipment.
Authorization of Mechanical Handling Equipment Operators
Safety Training of personnel.
Labeling and compilation of MSDS of Chemicals
Compliance to the provisions of OSHS Rule 1150: Materials Handling
and Storage
Emergency response and preparedness plans.
 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Handling material is a daily function in the

workplace. All too often it is a task taken for
granted, with little knowledge of or attention
to the consequences if done incorrectly.