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Day 1 QOD: To lower the center of gravity when moving material where should

Day 1 QOD: To lower the center of gravity when moving material where should you always place the heaviest load? The bottom Agenda: 1. QOD 2. Introduction to Material Handling – PP 3. Activity – Stacking Material 4. Review Skills. USA Announcements: 1. Membership Deadline – September 12 th

Introduction to Material Handling Learning Targets • • • Students will define a load.

Introduction to Material Handling Learning Targets • • • Students will define a load. Students will establish a pre-task plan prior to moving a load. Students will use proper material-handling techniques. Students will choose appropriate material-handling equipment for the task. Recognize hazards and follow safety procedures required for material handling.

Introduction • Most tasks performed in construction involve handling some type of material or

Introduction • Most tasks performed in construction involve handling some type of material or load such as lumber, bricks, or pipes. • A load is defined as the quantity of materials able to be transported at one time by a machine, vehicle, or person – For example, an elevator carrying workers and tools to an upper floor

Materials - Handling Basics • To reduce the risk of injury when manually handling

Materials - Handling Basics • To reduce the risk of injury when manually handling materials – plan the task – wear the appropriate PPE – follow proper lifting procedures. • Before attempting to move any material, check to – make sure the load is manageable – make sure it does not have any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges.

Materials - Handling Basics • It is important to wear the appropriate PPE when

Materials - Handling Basics • It is important to wear the appropriate PPE when moving or handling equipment. • Wear gloves that fit properly. – tight gloves may increase hand fatigue. – loose gloves reduce grip strength.

Materials - Handling Basics • To reduce the risk of back injuries, you must

Materials - Handling Basics • To reduce the risk of back injuries, you must use proper lifting techniques. • You may have trouble transporting a load that is long and cumbersome. • To lift an object, grasp it firmly and bend your knees. Lift with your legs while keeping your back straight and your head up.

Materials - Handling Basics

Materials - Handling Basics

Materials - Handling Basics • Overhead loads must be lowered properly to avoid injuries.

Materials - Handling Basics • Overhead loads must be lowered properly to avoid injuries. Reaching above shoulder height can cause stress to the shoulders and back. • Exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and maintaining good posture all steps that you can take to strengthen your body to minimize back injuries.

Materials - Handling Safety • When working on a job site, you must ensure

Materials - Handling Safety • When working on a job site, you must ensure that you, your materials, and your equipment are safe from any unexpected movement. • In order to work efficiently, workers should properly stack and secure materials. • When stacking and storing materials, never stack cartons higher than the height listed on the carton.

Materials - Handling Safety • Stack pipe and fittings according to size so that

Materials - Handling Safety • Stack pipe and fittings according to size so that you do not have to dig to find the right size.

Materials - Handling Safety • Stack bagged materials by stepping back the layers and

Materials - Handling Safety • Stack bagged materials by stepping back the layers and cross-keying the bags.

Materials - Handling Safety • Stack bricks no higher than 7’ and taper the

Materials - Handling Safety • Stack bricks no higher than 7’ and taper the brick stacks back 2” for every foot above 4 feet.

Materials - Handling Safety • Taper masonry blocks back one-half block per tier above

Materials - Handling Safety • Taper masonry blocks back one-half block per tier above six feet.

Materials - Handling Safety • Moving materials to a higher location requires planning and

Materials - Handling Safety • Moving materials to a higher location requires planning and safety awareness. • When climbing up or down a ladder, check your pockets and tool belt to ensure that no objects will fall from them. • To move tools to a higher level, place them in a bucket and have them hoisted up by rope.

Materials - Handling Safety • Cables must be pulled properly to avoid injury. –

Materials - Handling Safety • Cables must be pulled properly to avoid injury. – Use only low-stretch rope such as multi-ply and double-braided polyester for cable pulling. • Wrap up the pulling rope after use to prevent others from tripping over it.

Activity: Stacking Material Objective: List important facts about properly and safely stacking different material.

Activity: Stacking Material Objective: List important facts about properly and safely stacking different material. Individual Task: Prepare a Tree Map to list li important facts about properly and safely stacking different material. Be prepared to present work to the class. (pp. 9. 3 -9. 5)

CLASSIFYING Stacking Material Block Brick Pipes Tree Map Bags

CLASSIFYING Stacking Material Block Brick Pipes Tree Map Bags

Review • What is the quantity of material that can be transported at one

Review • What is the quantity of material that can be transported at one time by a machine or vehicle called? • What is an example of a load? • What type of rope is acceptable to use when working with cables and pull systems? • What type of loads are troublesome to transport? • What should you look for before attempting to lift any material? • What is the proper procedure to lift an object? • How can you lower the center of gravity for a load?

Day 2 QOD: What is the proper procedure to lift objects? Lift with your

Day 2 QOD: What is the proper procedure to lift objects? Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and keep your head up Agenda: 1. QOD 2. Introduction to Material Handling – PP 3. Activity – Non-material Handling Equipment 4. Activity – Hydraulic Jack 5. Review Skills. USA Announcements: 1. Membership Deadline – September 12 th

Materials - Handling Equipment • Materials-handling devices are used on the job to increase

Materials - Handling Equipment • Materials-handling devices are used on the job to increase productivity and reduce muscle stress on the body. – can be non-motorized or motorized. • For safe operation of a materials-handling device – always inspect the device before using it to ensure it is functional. • When using the device to move something – place the heaviest load on the bottom to lower the center of gravity and to make the load easier to handle. • If your view is blocked when moving an item – request a spotter to walk in front of you to make sure the path is clear.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A material cart, often called a platform truck, is

Materials - Handling Equipment • A material cart, often called a platform truck, is a wheeled, horizontal platform used to transport materials around a job site. – use caution when moving a cart on an inclined or declined surface, and never load a cart past its weight capacity.

Materials - Handling Equipment • Hand trucks are twowheeled carts that are used to

Materials - Handling Equipment • Hand trucks are twowheeled carts that are used to transport large, heavy loads such as gas cylinders and drums.

Materials - Handling Equipment • Roller skids move materials by pushing them on a

Materials - Handling Equipment • Roller skids move materials by pushing them on a table surface that is placed on top of two, three, or four roller skids. • Table surfaces options: – come equipped with a rotating table surface – have spikes on the table surface for better grip – simply have a plain surface.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A wheelbarrow is a one- or two wheeled vehicle

Materials - Handling Equipment • A wheelbarrow is a one- or two wheeled vehicle with handles at the rear used to carry small loads.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A pipe mule is a two-wheeled device used to

Materials - Handling Equipment • A pipe mule is a two-wheeled device used to transport medium-length pieces of pipe.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A pipe transport is similar to a pipe mule

Materials - Handling Equipment • A pipe transport is similar to a pipe mule but is used to move larger pieces of pipe.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A jack is a portable device used to raise

Materials - Handling Equipment • A jack is a portable device used to raise heavy objects by means of a force applied with a lever, screw, or hydraulic press. • When using a jack, never leave it under a load without first blocking the load.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A jack is a non-motorized device that uses force

Materials - Handling Equipment • A jack is a non-motorized device that uses force applied with a lever, screw or hydraulic press to raise heavy objects. • A pallet jack, often called a pallet truck, is a device that uses hydraulics to lift and move heavy or stacked pallets.

Activity: Material Handling Equipment Objective: List important facts about the different types of non-motorized

Activity: Material Handling Equipment Objective: List important facts about the different types of non-motorized material handling equipment. Individual Task: Prepare a Tree Map to list li important facts about the different types of nonmotorized material handling equipment. Be prepared to present work to the class. (pp. 9. 6 -9. 10)

CLASSIFYING Non-motorized Material-Handling Equipment Material Carts Hand Trucks Roller Skids Tree Map Hydraulic Jack

CLASSIFYING Non-motorized Material-Handling Equipment Material Carts Hand Trucks Roller Skids Tree Map Hydraulic Jack Pallet Jack

Day 3 QOD: What is the fall zone of a fork lift? Includes the

Day 3 QOD: What is the fall zone of a fork lift? Includes the diameter twice the height of the object being lifted. Agenda: 1. QOD 2. Introduction to Material Handling – PP 3. Video - Forklift Safety 4. Activity – Non-material Handling Equipment 5. Review Skills. USA Announcements: 1. Membership Deadline – September 12 th

Materials - Handling Equipment • Motorized material-handling equipment is powered by gasoline or electric

Materials - Handling Equipment • Motorized material-handling equipment is powered by gasoline or electric motors. – you must be trained, certified, and authorized to operate motorized materials handling equipment. • When using motorized material-handling equipment: – know the weight of the object to be handled – know the capacity of the material handler – ensure that the handling equipment is in good working order.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A powered wheelbarrow, also called a power buggy, is

Materials - Handling Equipment • A powered wheelbarrow, also called a power buggy, is nothing more than a wheelbarrow with a gas or electric motor.

Materials - Handling Equipment • A concrete mule is a wheeled device used when

Materials - Handling Equipment • A concrete mule is a wheeled device used when a concrete pour is in a place that a concrete delivery truck or pump cannot reach. • Before operating a concrete mule, ensure that all controls and operating systems are functioning properly

Materials - Handling Equipment

Materials - Handling Equipment

Materials - Handling Equipment • Industrial forklifts are vehicles equipped with pronged platforms that

Materials - Handling Equipment • Industrial forklifts are vehicles equipped with pronged platforms that are used: – to raise or lower heavy loads. – in areas where the floor or operating surface is smooth. • Workers must stay clear of the forklift’s Fall Zone. – the Fall Zone area includes a diameter twice the height of the object being lifted. • Before operating a forklift, ensure that all controls and operating systems are functioning properly.

Materials - Handling Equipment

Materials - Handling Equipment

Materials - Handling Equipment • A rough-terrain forklift is designed to be used on

Materials - Handling Equipment • A rough-terrain forklift is designed to be used on rough surfaces such as might be encountered at an unpaved construction site.

Materials - Handling Equipment • Freight elevators are used to transport materials from floor

Materials - Handling Equipment • Freight elevators are used to transport materials from floor to floor at a construction site.

Materials - Handling Equipment • The noise generated by motorized materialshandling equipment and the

Materials - Handling Equipment • The noise generated by motorized materialshandling equipment and the noise inherent at construction sites create the need to use hand signals for directions rather than verbal directions. • Standard hand signals allow both parties to communicate during the lifting or moving process without misunderstandings and resultant accidents. • When using hand signals, make sure to maintain eye contact with the equipment operator at all times.

Materials - Handling Equipment

Materials - Handling Equipment

Activity: Material Handling Equipment Objective: List important facts about the different types of motorized

Activity: Material Handling Equipment Objective: List important facts about the different types of motorized material handling equipment. Individual Task: Prepare a Tree Map to list li important facts about the different types of motorized material handling equipment. Be prepared to present work to the class. (pp. 9. 10 -9. 13)

CLASSIFYING Motorized Material-Handling Equipment Powered Wheelbarrow Concrete Mule Industrial Forklift Rough Terrain Forklift Tree

CLASSIFYING Motorized Material-Handling Equipment Powered Wheelbarrow Concrete Mule Industrial Forklift Rough Terrain Forklift Tree Map Freight Elevator

Day 4 QOD: What is the fall zone of a fork lift? Includes the

Day 4 QOD: What is the fall zone of a fork lift? Includes the diameter twice the height of the object being lifted. Agenda: 1. QOD & Measurement 2. Activity – Module Review Questions & Answers (p. 9. 15) 3. Activity – Trade Term Quiz & Answers (p. 9. 16) 4. Review Skills. USA Announcements: 1. Membership Deadline – September 12 th

Day 5 QOD: What are three things you must be in order to work

Day 5 QOD: What are three things you must be in order to work with motorized materials – handling equipment? Trained, Certified and Authorized Agenda: 1. QOD & Measurement 2. Test – Introduction to Material Handling 3. Review Skills. USA Announcements: 1. Membership Deadline – September 12 th