Material handling in construction - Revision history

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	* Off site materials.		* Off site materials.
		+	* Protecting and storing rebar.
	* Quality control.		* Quality control.
	* Resource management plan.		* Resource management plan.

Designing Buildings at 06:02, 5 October 2020

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Editor at 12:20, 14 August 2019

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	The Manual Handling Operations Regulations place obligations on employers to manage the risks of manual handling to their employees. For more information see: Manual handling.		The Manual Handling Operations Regulations place obligations on employers to manage the risks of manual handling to their employees. For more information see: Manual handling.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Construction materials.		* Construction materials.
	* Construction plant.		* Construction plant.
		+	* Don’t run short of materials on your construction project
	* How to manage construction plant.		* How to manage construction plant.
	* Logistics management.		* Logistics management.
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	* Site Waste Management Plan.		* Site Waste Management Plan.

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−	~~Material~~ handling is the movement, storage and control of materials and products ~~during the construction process~~. This forms part of the logistics management of a project ~~and incorporates the delivery, storage, control and use of materials~~.	+	In the construction industry, the term 'material handling' refers to the delivery, movement, storage and control of materials and other products. This forms part of the logistics management of a project.

−	Types of plant used for material handling on site include:	+	Types of plant used for material handling on site include; hydraulic excavators, telescopic handlers, cranes, forklift trucks, lifting devices, conveyor systems and so on.

−	* Hydraulic excavators.	+	From receipt and inspection of materials, through to storage, assembly and use, the material handling system should be well-coordinated and organised so that everyone on site is aware of how it works. When handling materials, safety should be the primary consideration. Pre-start inspections are critical, load limits should not be exceeded, method statements should be followed, and it may be necessary for a banksman to direct material movements around the site.
−	* Telescopic handlers.	+
−	* Cranes.	+
−	* Forklift trucks.	+
−	* Lifting devices.	+
−	* Conveyor systems.	+

−	~~When handling materials, safety~~ is ~~always the primary consideration. Pre-start inspections are critical, the manufacturer’s load limits should not be exceeded, and it may be necessary for~~ a ~~banksman to direct the movements around the site. From receipt and inspection of materials, through to storage, assembly and use, the~~ material handling system ~~should be well-coordinated and organised so that everyone on site is aware of how it works~~.	+	It is important to follow best practice guidelines when designing a material handling system for a construction project. For example:

−	~~It is important to consider the follow best practice guidelines when designing a material handling system for a construction project:~~	+	* The proposed system of material handling should be defined in terms of needs, objectives and functional specification.
−		+	* Methods and processes should be standardised to avoid confusion.
−	* The proposed system should be defined in terms of ~~the~~ needs, objectives and functional specification.	+	* Unnecessary handling or movement should be reduced or eliminated.
−	* ~~All methods~~ and processes should be standardised to avoid ~~ambiguity~~.	+	* Working conditions and methods should have worker safety as the primary objective.
−	* ~~Any unnecessary~~ handling or movement ~~that would reduce productivity~~ should be reduced or eliminated.	+	* Unit loads should be optimised, to reduce work and risk.
−	* Working conditions should ~~be adapted with~~ worker safety as the primary objective.	+	* Storage areas should be kept organised and clean, maximising density as much as possible and eliminating damage to materials.
−	* Unit loads should be optimised~~, e.g. on pallets~~, to reduce ~~effort~~ and ~~work~~.	+	* Sites should be kept safe, clean and easy to move around.
−	* Storage areas should be kept organised and clean, maximising density as much as possible.	+	* Deliveries should be received and handled promptly.
	* Site waste management plans should be created and maintained.		* Site waste management plans should be created and maintained.
	* Automated material handling technologies should be used where practicable.		* Automated material handling technologies should be used where practicable.
		+	* Safety equipment such as PPE should be available.
		+
		+	Incorrect manual handling is a common factor in work-related injuries. This can be because of:
		+
		+	* The weight of the item being handled.
		+	* The repetitive nature of the movement.
		+	* The distance the item is being moved.
		+	* Where the item is being moved to and from.
		+	* The posture of the individual. Any twisting, bending, stretching or other awkward position may exacerbate problems.
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		+	The Manual Handling Operations Regulations place obligations on employers to manage the risks of manual handling to their employees. For more information see: Manual handling.

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	* How to manage construction plant.		* How to manage construction plant.
	* Logistics management.		* Logistics management.
		+	* Manual handling.
	* Materials on site.		* Materials on site.
	* Off site materials.		* Off site materials.
	* Quality control.		* Quality control.
		+	* Resource management plan.
	* Site storage.		* Site storage.
	* Site Waste Management Plan.		* Site Waste Management Plan.

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Material handling is the movement, storage and control of materials and products during the construction process. This forms part of the logistics management of a project and incorporates the delivery, storage, control and use of materials.

Types of plant used for material handling on site include:

* Hydraulic excavators.
* Telescopic handlers.
* Cranes.
* Forklift trucks.
* Lifting devices.
* Conveyor systems.

When handling materials, safety is always the primary consideration. Pre-start inspections are critical, the manufacturer’s load limits should not be exceeded, and it may be necessary for a banksman to direct the movements around the site. From receipt and inspection of materials, through to storage, assembly and use, the material handling system should be well-coordinated and organised so that everyone on site is aware of how it works.

It is important to consider the follow best practice guidelines when designing a material handling system for a construction project:

* The proposed system should be defined in terms of the needs, objectives and functional specification.
* All methods and processes should be standardised to avoid ambiguity.
* Any unnecessary handling or movement that would reduce productivity should be reduced or eliminated.
* Working conditions should be adapted with worker safety as the primary objective.
* Unit loads should be optimised, e.g. on pallets, to reduce effort and work.
* Storage areas should be kept organised and clean, maximising density as much as possible.
* Site waste management plans should be created and maintained.
* Automated material handling technologies should be used where practicable.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Construction materials.
* Construction plant.
* How to manage construction plant.
* Logistics management.
* Materials on site.
* Off site materials.
* Quality control.
* Site storage.
* Site Waste Management Plan.

[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]