Manual Handling

This training is a ‘hands-on’ manual handling program to educate workers on the essential theory followed by a practical application of these concepts in their workplace. 

Topics include: 

• An overview of Manual Handling risk factors (for individuals and task related) 
• Risk Management process (i.e. identify, assess, control and review the risk of MSD’s in hazardous manual handling) 
• Practical solutions to manual handling in the workplace
• Basic body mechanics (including structure of the back)
• Safe lifting techniques and using mechanical aids 

This session will include a walk around the work area to apply the theory to their work tasks. 

Course information: 

Duration:1.5 hours 

Cost: Onsite only POA 

Who should attend: 

This workshop is for all employees that are required to conduct manual handling. It is recommended that the program be conducted with a minimum of four participants to gain maximum benefit from participant engagement.

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