Stacking and Storage Course

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PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

The purpose of this course is to provide you with an overview of the basic safety and health principles related to materials handling and storage.

 

 

Target Population

All persons whose work-related activities involve the management and control of occupational health and safety issues.

 

Pre-requisites

  • Matric.

  • Completed Trade.

  • 23 years and 5 years work related experience.

 

Learning outcomes and objectives

The aim of this module is to provide you with the necessary information and activities to enable you to:  

 

Interpret the requirements for stacking and storage by:

1. Comprehending management’s responsibilities in the workplace.

2. Comprehending the employee’s responsibilities and duties in the workplace.

3. Reviewing the safety considerations for the employee regarding stacking and storage.

4. Reviewing the safety considerations for the employer regarding stacking and storage.

5. Interpreting the safe operation of industrial trucks.

6. Interpreting the basic safety and health principles related to materials handling and storage.

What is expected of you

The following are the requirements to successfully master this course:

• Study the content of this course.
• Complete and participate in all the activities.

 

 

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Duration: About 1 day

Skill Level Required: NQF 4

Modules: 1

Lessons: 16

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Final Assessment: 1 hour

Course Content

Course Content

1. General Legal Perspective
2. Stacking of Articles and Housekeeping
3. Use and Storage of Flammable Liquids
4. Fire Precautions and Means of Egress
5. Lighting and Windows
6. Pressure Equipment
7. Asbestos
8. Hazardous Chemical Agents
9. Explosives
10. Machinery
11. Lifting Machinery and Lifting Tackle
12. Safe Operation of Industrial Trucks
13. Ergonomics and Manual Handling
14. Facilities
15. Personal Protective Equipment and clothing
16. Information and Training
Appendices
Appendix C: Stacking and Storage Checklist
Stacking and Storage Final Assessment
Stacking and Storage – Course Evaluation Form

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