Manual Handling
Duration: 30 minutes
Aimed at
Manual handling is one of the biggest causes of workplace accidents. Understanding how to lift correctly could help your employees avoid serious injury. This training course will provide your employees with guidance on the correct lifting procedure and some handy hints on the do's and don'ts of manual handling.
Course Content
Introduction
- Different manual handling techniques
- Potential lifting hazards
- Safety handling of loads
- Ways of preventing short & long term injuries
- Mechanical aids to help manual handling operations in the workplace
Manual Handling
- What is manual handling?
- Manual handling risks
- Manual handling facts
Common Injuries
- Acute Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Common manual handling injuries
Assessing Risks
- What is the load?
- How far is it to be moved?
- Will I need specialist equipment?
- How will the environment affect the task?
The Manual Handling Process
- Lifting loads
- Carrying loads
- Pushing loads
- Pulling loads
Do's and Don'ts
- The Do's of manual handling
- The don'ts of manual handling
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