Material+Handling


 * Student assessment guide**

Material handling is critical aspect in the manufacturing, and construction work. You need to be ware of material properties, dangerous and hazardous materils and the correct methods for moving and storing them. View this slide show: The manual "safe handling of materials" is a guide on how to safely move and store materials. You may also need to check with [|NSW WorkCover] for specific information on stroage and handling of dangerous or hazardous materials including the safe removal from work sites. Specific issues related to material handling include:
 * Types of materials**
 * Wood based products such as Particle board, MDF and Plywood
 * Sheet products such as plastic laminate and plasterboard
 * PVA adhesive, Contact adhesives, Polyurethane adhesives and epoxy resins.
 * Glass
 * Metals such as aluminium and steel and stainless steel.
 * Surface coatings such as stains, lacquers paints and thinners
 * Fabrics and other upholstery materials.
 * Identifying manual handlig risks
 * regulations and laws effecting hazardous material use and storage
 * Materials Safety Data Sheets
 * Recording and management of dangerous and hazardous materials

Shift materials manually