November 13, 2014
Recyclable Material Handler Safety Training
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With the threat of climate change, the overcrowding of city dumps, and the dangers of trash burning, recycling is becoming more and more of a necessity each and every day. To encourage more households and offices to recycle as much as possible, many communities now employ special recyclable material handlers to sort out recyclable materials for people. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Recyclable Material Handlers.
OSHA Required Training
Forklifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.178(l)
When OSHA Requires Forklift Training:
When an employee is required to use a powered industrial truck as part of their job duties. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Re-evaluation every three years; re-training if new equipment is introduced, an accident occurs, or if the operator is operating the equipment in an unsafe manner.
Downloadable Forklift Training Resources (free):
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Forklift Safety Powerpoint
Forklift Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Manlifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.66(i)(1)
When OSHA Requires Manlift Training:
When an employee is required to operate a working platform as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
None specified.
Downloadable Manlift Training Resources (free):
Manlift Operator Powerpoint
Working Platform Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hearing Protection OSHA Regulation: 1910.95(k)
When OSHA Requires Hearing Protection Training:
Employees that are exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Hearing Protection Training Resources (free):
Hearing Protection Powerpoint
Hearing Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
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Basic First Aid Powerpoint
First Aid Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
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Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint
Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
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Ergonomics Powerpoint
Ergonomics Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Materials Handling
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Materials Handling Training Resources (free):
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The Back and Material Handling Powerpoint
Manual Materials Handling Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand, Wrist and Finger Training Resources (free):
Hand, Wrist and Finger Powerpoint
Hand Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
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Handout
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
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Slips, Trips and Falls Powerpoint
Slips, Trips and Falls Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
