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PSU OPP Material Handling and Lifting Safety Checklist

by George Benko, from the Community

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Use this PSU Office of Physical Plant checklist to promote safe material handling and proper lifting techniques. It covers training, PPE, team lifts, use and inspection of hoists, slings, hand trucks and dollies, and daily checks to prevent self-lowering. It also reviews ergonomic work design such as bench height, storage layout, task rotation, housekeeping, and safe lifting practices like stretching, keeping loads in the safe zone, and pushing devices with both hands.

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This manual material handling and lifting checklist helps teams reduce injury risk and improve compliance. It covers training requirements, PPE selection and use, assessing loads, seeking assistance for heavy or awkward items, team lift techniques, and keeping materials neatly stacked. It also includes checks for hoists and slings such as capacity markings, load brakes, daily and annual inspections, proof testing records, and safe use of hand trucks and dollies. Use it to standardize safe handling practices across manufacturing, warehouses, and maintenance operations.
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Manual Material Handling and Lifting Techniques Checklist

This manual material handling and lifting checklist helps teams reduce injury risk and improve compliance. It covers training requirements, PPE selection and use, assessing loads, seeking assistance for heavy or awkward items, team lift techniques, and keeping materials neatly stacked. It also includes checks for hoists and slings such as capacity markings, load brakes, daily and annual inspections, proof testing records, and safe use of hand trucks and dollies. Use it to standardize safe handling practices across manufacturing, warehouses, and maintenance operations.

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PSU OPP Shop Safety Inspection Checklist

Conduct comprehensive safety inspections of PSU Office of Physical Plant shops with this checklist. Cover housekeeping, chemical storage, PPE, fire protection, electrical safety, machine guarding, equipment shutdown and lockout readiness, material handling, ventilation and noise, first aid per PSU Policy SY21, and hazardous waste practices. Use it to identify hazards, document findings, and track corrective actions across maintenance and machine shop environments.

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PSU OPP Stores Warehouse Safe Behavior Audit

This PSU OPP Stores and Warehouse Safe Behavior Audit helps evaluators observe and reinforce safe work practices across warehouse operations. Use the checklist to review equipment operation, pedestrian interactions, proper mounting and dismounting, and safe lifting techniques using the BLAST method. Capture observations, optional photos, and comments to provide timely feedback and support continuous improvement in warehouse safety and compliance.

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PSU OPP Power Plant Safety Survey

This weekly power plant safety survey template from PSU OPP helps teams inspect critical areas across generation facilities. The checklist covers confined space entry, designated work zones, general and high-voltage electrical safety, elevated work surfaces and scaffolding, PPE, hazardous conditions and materials, lockout/tagout, tools and equipment condition, mechanical rooms, material handling and storage, and ladder safety. Use it to record findings, assign corrective actions with due dates, and capture sign-offs to maintain compliance and reduce risk.

by Elizabeth Fisher, from the Community

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PSU OPP Material Handling and Lifting Safety Checklist

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