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materials handling en · NOUN
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(uncountable) The receiving, moving, storing, packing and shipping of raw materials, components and finished products in a warehouse; sometimes together with forecasting requirements and the disposal of scrap.
In the material handling standard, 1910.176, OSHA only addresses the environment in which material handling occurs. Training is not addressed, but how can you ensure employees know the ins and outs of safe material handling? Awareness through training is the answer. Training will help employees focus on getting ahead instead of making unnecessary mistakes that put everyone behind.
2022 September 1, Holly Pups, “Handling Material Handlers: Training Beyond PIT Requirements”, in OH&S, United States, archived from the original on 11 Sep 2025:
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