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$39.00

Topics Covered Include

  • Hazards

  • Hazard Controls

  • Requirements

  • Definitions

  • Cranes

  • Hoists & Auxiliary Equipment

  • Storage

  • Excavation Equipment

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is a good fit for anybody that will handle drums and containers, work on or near cranes or does any form of earth moving, transports or moves materials, specifically hazardous materials, loading dock and shipyard workers, and many more.

Why We’re the Best

For over 14 years, we've been certifying hundreds of thousands of workers with high-caliber compliance training that actually engages learners. While competitors offer glorified PowerPoint presentations, we invest in superior animation, professional narration, and thoughtful instructional design. Our courses aren't just compliant, they're memorable and effective. We make quality training easy to deploy, manage, and track, with responsive North American support. Whether you're onboarding 10 workers or 10,000, you get the same premium experience backed by proven results.

Employee Progress Tracking

Our customized progress tracking software will automatically provide up to date information on where your employees are within a course.

Ease of use

Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.

Quality

A well-designed and thought out course increases student engagement and retention. The quality of the content and delivery of our online training is second to none.

Customer Service

It is important to us that our customers get any questions or issues answered quickly. We guarantee that our staff will be accessible and responsive, whether by phone or email.

Any Device

Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.

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Employee Progress Tracking

Our customized progress tracking software will automatically provide up to date information on where your employees are within a course.

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Ease of use

Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.

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Quality

A well-designed and thought out course increases student engagement and retention. The quality of the content and delivery of our online training is second to none.

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Customer Service

It is important to us that our customers get any questions or issues answered quickly. We guarantee that our staff will be accessible and responsive, whether by phone or email.

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Any Device

Combining the accessibility of online training with the self-paced nature of our courses, and the ability to deliver them on almost any device, offers the ultimate in training convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

eTraining’s Materials Handling course is an online training program that teaches workers how to safely handle drums and containers, including those containing toxic substances. The course covers hazard recognition, hazard controls, storage requirements, cranes, hoists and auxiliary equipment, excavation equipment, and regulatory definitions. It is designed to help workers avoid accidents by recognizing unsafe conditions and preventing personal injury during manual and mechanical material movement.

 

 This course is a good fit for anybody who handles drums and containers, works on or near cranes, performs any form of earth moving, transports or moves materials (specifically hazardous materials), loading dock and shipyard workers, and others in similar roles.

 

The course covers hazards, hazard controls, requirements, definitions, cranes, hoists and auxiliary equipment, storage, and excavation equipment. It teaches workers how to recognize potential hazards associated with material handling tasks and avoid personal injury from manually and mechanically moving materials.

 

Yes. eTraining’s Materials Handling course is 100% online and self-paced. You can access the course on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically so you can pause and resume on the same device.

 Yes. After passing the Materials Handling course, you can immediately print a personalized certificate of completion from your computer. The certificate includes your name, the course completed, and the date of completion.

 

Yes. The Materials Handling course is accessible on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. Your progress saves automatically so you can pick up where you left off on the same device.

 

Yes. The course is relevant for employees and employers in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and logistics. It is designed for individuals who handle, move, or store materials as part of their job responsibilities.

 

 

Yes. The Materials Handling course is accessible on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. Your progress saves automatically so you can pick up where you left off on the same device.

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