Safe Handling of Pallets & Skids

Safe Handling of Pallets & Skids

This Safe Handling of Pallets and Skids training course has been designed for those who handle new, used, metal, plastic, or wood pallets for the transporting or warehousing of goods.

The goal of this course is to help you better understand what your responsibilities are when working with pallets and skids and how to manage those responsibilities to protect your health and safety and the health and safety of your co-workers.

This Safe Handling of Pallets and Skids course will also establish an understanding of the statutory requirements of the federal COHS, Provincial and Territorial OH&S  legislations.

We will achieve the course objectives by participating in classroom discussion.

This course will provide the participant with the necessary knowledge regarding;

• Causes of Accidents, Injuries and Hazard Awareness.
• Types of Pallets & Skids.
• Classifications of Pallets & Skids.
• Component Materials.
• Load Conditions and Performance.
• Treatments and Marking of Pallets.
• Safe Materials Handling and Storage.
• Essentials of Goods Packaging.
• Securing Strapping and Wrapping Goods.
• Repair, Recycle and Disposal of Pallets & Skids.