Materials Handling Flashcards
When performing materials-handling tasks, it is important to be _____
mentally and physically fit
Loose gloves reduce ____ and may get caught on moving objects and machinery
grip strength
To reduce the risk of back injuries, you must use proper _____ techniques
lifting
When working with motorized lifting equipment and verbal communication is difficult, workers should rely on ____ to communicate
hand signals
Reaching above _____ height can cause stress to the shoulders and back
shoulder
The proper way to get tools to a worker on a higher level is to _____
use a rope and a bucket
Never leave a jack under a load without ______
blocking it
When handling materials with a machine, know the _____ of the object to be moved
weight
An example of a motorized materials-handling device is a _____
concrete mule
If your view is obstructed when handling materials, use a _____ to assist you and make sure your path is clear
spotter
The area whose diameter is twice the height of the object being lifted is known as the _____.
Fall zone
A(n) _____ is used to move large pieces of pipe, while a(n)_____ is used to transport medium-length pieces of pipe, tubing, or scaffolding.
Pipe transport; Pipe mule
A(n)_____ is a one- or two-wheeled vehicle with handles at the rear, used to carry small loads.
Wheelbarrow
A(n)_____ is a vehicle with a power-operated pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load to be lifted and moved.
industrial forklift
Sometimes referred to as a Georgia buggy, a(n)_____ is a wheeled device used in place when a delivery truck or pump cannot reach.
Concrete mule
A(n) _____ is similar to its industrial counterpart, except that it’s designed to be used on rough surfaces.
Rough terrain forklift
Also known as dollies, _____ are two-wheeled carts that are used to transport large, heavy loads, such as gas cylinders or drums.
Hand truck
The quantity of materials able to be carried, transported, or relocated at one time by a machine, vehicle, piece of equipment, or person is known as a(n)_____.
Load
Also known as a power buggy, similar to a wheelbarrow, a(n) _____ is powered by an electric or gas motor.
Powered wheelbarrow
The area in which a forklift may come in contact with objects or people either with the rear end or the front forks is known as the _____.
Work zone
A(n)_____ is a device that includes a surface table and two, three, or four skids.
Roller skids
Also known as a pallet truck, a(n) _____is a device used to lift and move heavy or stacked pallets.
Pallet truck
A(n)_____ is a four-wheeled device used to transport supplies around a job site.
Material cart
A machine used to transport materials from one floor to another is called a(n)_____.
Freight elevator
