“Safe Material Handling” is for all workers who lift, carry, or transport loads using their hands or hand operated materials handling equipment such as dollies, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc. Workers will learn how to assess a load for safe handling and to recognize loads that pose hazards. The course teaches the use of proper personal protective equipment for material handling, how to choose the right material handling equipment and how to use it correctly. Workers will learn to appreciate the need to ask for help when needed and will learn to respond properly if a load is damaged.