This book points out the safety and health concerns as well as the regulatory requirements for safe material handling. Many material handling venues are discussed from cranes to industrial robots. This diverse approach to material handling safety will be of interest to those who are responsible for safety or having material handling as a major component of their operation.
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Material Handling
Chapter 2 : Manual Material Handling
Chapter 3 : Power-Assisted Material Handling
Chapter 4 : Conveyors
Chapter 5 : Cranes
Chapter 6 : Derricks
Chapter 7 : Helicopters
Chapter 8 : Hoists
Chapter 9 : Rigging
Chapter 10 : Highway Trucks
Chapter 11 : Off-Road Vehicles
Chapter 12 : Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Chapter 13 : Railroad Cars
Chapter 14 : Industrial Robots
Chapter 15 : Material Handling and Storage
Chapter 16 : Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Glossary
Index
