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124 Pallet Handling Safety
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Introduction

Welcome to the Pallet Handling Safety course! Pallets are a critical tool in many workplaces, enabling efficient storage and transport of goods.

In this course, you'll learn about the hazards associated with pallet use, such as physical strain, slipping hazards, and risks of structural collapse. We'll also cover safe work practices to prevent injuries, including proper lifting techniques, inspection and maintenance of pallets, safe stacking methods, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

By the end of this course, you should be equipped with the knowledge needed to safely handle pallets in your workplace.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you should be able to:
ID Objective
TO 1.0 Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment.
LO 1.1.1 Describe hazards associated with handling pallets in the workplace.
LO 1.2.1 Describe the best practices for handling pallets in the workplace.

Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)