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OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N
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Materials Handling Course

What Is eTraining's Materials Handling Course?

100% Online
Self-Paced
Certificate Included
Mobile Friendly

eTraining’s Materials Handling course teaches workers how to handle drums and containers, including those containing toxic substances, while avoiding accidents by examining unsafe and unhealthful conditions.

The course covers recognizing potential hazards associated with material handling tasks and avoiding personal injury from manually and mechanically moving materials. Hazards, storage requirements, definitions, and regulatory requirements are also covered.

The course is 100% online, self-paced, and accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

$39.00
Per person • No subscription required
Topics Covered
  • Hazards
  • Hazard Controls
  • Requirements
  • Definitions
  • Cranes
  • Hoists & Auxiliary Equipment
  • Storage
  • Excavation Equipment
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee • No Hidden Fees
50K+
Workers Certified
4.9★
Average Rating
100%
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Course Information

Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

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Course Details at a Glance

Key facts before you enroll.

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Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

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Industries That Require This Training

See which sectors depend on this training.

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What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

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What You Get When You Enroll

Everything included with your Materials Handling Course training.

  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Materials Handling Course.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N
Format
100% online, self-paced
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Printable certificate of completion available immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.

Who Should Take the Materials Handling Course?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Workers who handle drums and containers including those containing hazardous or toxic materials
  • ✓Employees who work on or near cranes or perform any form of earth moving
  • ✓Workers who transport or move materials specifically hazardous materials
  • ✓Loading dock and shipyard workers
  • ✓Warehouse and storage facility employees who handle bulk materials
  • ✓Workers involved in hazardous waste cleanup and remediation operations
  • ✓Supervisors overseeing material handling operations at industrial or construction sites

Industries That Require Materials Handling Course

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Hazardous waste cleanup and remediation operations
  • ✓Chemical manufacturing and processing facilities
  • ✓Construction and demolition sites
  • ✓Warehousing and distribution centers
  • ✓Oil and gas extraction and refining
  • ✓Shipping, loading dock, and shipyard operations
  • ✓Mining and earth-moving operations
  • ✓Environmental services and consulting firms
  • ✓Industrial maintenance and facility management
Why eTraining

Better Training.
Better Outcomes.

Over 50,000 workers trained. Here's what makes us the trusted choice for OSHA compliance.

OSHA Citation Printed on Every Certificate
Every certificate shows OSHA citation — so your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance.
No Setup. No LMS. Train in Minutes.
Pay once, get instant access — no account setup, no app downloads, no IT required. Works on any browser.
Built for Field Workers, Not Classrooms
Content is grounded in real hazardous waste site operations — not recycled classroom slides. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.
Trusted by Safety Managers & Contractors
Used by EHS managers, general contractors, and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time, every year.
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Informative information one can really use. On the field or at home. This information is useful and a healthy reminder to be safe and to respect equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Materials Handling Course.

  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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