1 Hour Handling Heavy Materials and Proper Lifting Techniques - Online

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1-Hour Heavy Materials and Proper Lifting course?

HL1 is an online material-handling awareness course covering load assessment, lift planning, mechanical aids, team lifts, body mechanics, storage, hazard reporting, and injury prevention.

Who should take this course?

It is intended for construction and trade workers who manually handle, move, stage, carry, push, pull, or store materials. Confirm employer and SST requirements.

Is the course offered online?

Yes. The supplied page identifies this as the online version of the 1-Hour Handling Heavy Materials and Proper Lifting Techniques course.

How long is the course?

The course is described as one hour. Confirm current attendance, identity verification, online technology, and completion requirements with IDI.

What should be assessed before moving a load?

Consider weight, size, shape, stability, sharp or hot surfaces, grip, contents, center of gravity, route, destination, visibility, footing, clearance, stairs, weather, and available assistance.

Is there one safe lifting technique for every load?

No. The safest method depends on the load, task, worker, route, frequency, environment, and available equipment. Eliminate or mechanize the lift when appropriate and follow the work plan.

What lift-planning principles are discussed?

Know the destination, clear the route, test or verify the load, choose equipment or help, establish grip and stance, keep control, avoid sudden movement, and plan how to set it down.

When should mechanical assistance be used?

Use suitable carts, dollies, hoists, forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, lift tables, handles, or other aids when the load or conditions make manual handling unsuitable and only as trained and authorized.

How should a team lift be coordinated?

Choose enough capable people, designate one leader, agree on route and commands, balance positions, lift and move together, maintain communication, and stop if anyone loses control.

What body-mechanics concepts are covered?

The course reviews stable footing, a secure grip, keeping the load controlled and reasonably close, avoiding twisting, moving the feet, smooth motion, and using available assistance.

Are pushing and pulling considered material handling?

Yes. Assess force, handles, wheel condition, surface, slope, visibility, traffic, pinch points, load stability, braking, route, and whether powered or mechanical equipment is needed.

How should materials be stored safely?

Use stable stacking and suitable racks, respect capacity, secure materials, maintain access and egress, control rolling or shifting, avoid overhead and trip hazards, and follow site storage plans.

What should a worker do if a load feels unsafe?

Do not improvise or continue beyond your ability or authorization. Stop, secure the situation, notify supervision, obtain equipment or assistance, revise the plan, and report hazards or symptoms promptly.

Does completing the course automatically provide SST credit?

The page states that it counts as one hour of General Elective SST credit. Acceptance depends on current NYC DOB rules, course approval, eligibility, delivery, and documentation.

How long is completion valid?

The page states five years unless otherwise specified by NYC DOB. Confirm current validity and SST card requirements with the agency.

What is the price and how can I register?

The supplied page lists $399. Contact IDI or use pre-registration to confirm current price, approval, SST eligibility, inclusions, online requirements, schedule, and availability.