MATERIALS HANDLING

AND STORAGE

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Materials Handling

A technique which includes the art of lifting,

placing, storing or movement of materials
through the use of appropriate handling
equipment and men.

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Classification of Materials
Handling Operation
• Manual Handling
– consists of any hand operated handling,
transporting and packaging of products.

• Mechanical Handling
– pertains to more rigid, powered and non-
powered mechanics mainly for handling bulky
and heavy items.

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Lifting Comparison

Wrong Way

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Lifting Comparison

Right Way

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Materials Handling and Storage
Manual Handling Technique
• Practice Proper Lifting Technique
– Examine the load and the surrounding
area
– Bend knees when lifting a load
– Look forward to keep back straight
– Position the load close to the body
– Maintain a firm grip on the load
– Use smooth, control movements
– Keep arms in front of the body
– Turn feet in the direction of the
movement and do not twist

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Materials Handling Accessories

• Hand-operated accessories
– to provide easy access,
– protection of operator
– prevention of damage to material.

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Materials Handling Accessories

• Chains
– do not let chains get kinked, knotted or
twisted.
• Steel and plastic straps
– make sure straps are not too loose or tight.
– do not lift by the strap unless the same is
designed for that purpose.

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Mechanical Handling
Classification
• Mechanical Powered

• Lifting Equipment
– Hoist and lift
– Cranes

• Transport Equipment
– Industrial truck
– forklift
– tractor trailer
– dump truck
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Materials Handling and Storage
 Materials Storage General
Requirements
• Materials should be stored neatly and
orderly. A variety of ways and means
could easily be adopted and maintained.

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Materials Storage General
Requirements
• Have at least two exits
• Properly illuminated
• Properly ventilated
• Restricted access

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Materials Handling and Storage
Storage Racks

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Location of Storage

• Materials not obstruct alarm boxes,

sprinklers system control,First Aid
equipment, etc.

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Materials Handling and Storage
 Steps in Solving Materials
Handling Problems
• Minimize time and effort, the distance to
be moved must be considered
• Minimize manual handling.
• Decide for material handling procedure
– manual
– mechanical handling,
• Depending on the circumstances and
characteristics of the materials.
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Materials Handling and Storage
 Safe Handling Procedure
(Summary)
• Be alert for hazards.
• Follow company safety regulations.
• Take your time and don't take chances.
• Use proper lifting techniques;
• Get help or mechanical assistance
• Wear protective gear.
• Keep an eye on what others are doing.
• Let other workers know what you're doing.
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Materials Handling and Storage