Manual Handling

Good posture and lifting techniques can help reduce the risks, but research indicates that making changes to workplace design is the most effective way to prevent manual handling injury.

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Course Overview

This manual handling training course helps employers ensure that they and their employees are fully trained in the principles and practices of safe manual handling. This course provides organizations with the information and training necessary to learn more about the risks associated with manual processing, how to conduct risk assessments, and how to ensure that appropriate control measures are in place.

Learning Objectives

1 Learners will be able to recognize the perfect human posture

2 Learners will be able to identify the and comprehend the risks associated with manual handling.

3 Learners will Gain a mastery in recognizing the restrictions and variances that must be considered when doing manual handling and lifting tasks.

4 Learners will be able to possess the ability to use proper manual handling procedures.

5 Learners will need to be aware of your employer’s manual handling responsibilities.

Course Outline

Day One

Introduction
Manual Handling Risk Management
Safer manual handling principles
Common injuries and occupational disorders
Proper Use of PPE
Manual handling Risk Assessment
Demonstrations and practice
Practical Evaluations

Who Should Attend?

This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for:

Employees of all levels who can perform manual handling operations, including moving goods by lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, transporting, manipulating, stabilizing, or moving goods by hand or physically.