Manual Handling Safety Training
Course overview
Manual Handling Safety Training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to safely perform manual handling tasks, reducing the risk of injury.
Why Choose Manual Handling Safety Training
It focuses on proper techniques, hazard identification, and ergonomic principles to promote workplace safety and compliance with legal requirements.
Course Objective
- Understand the risks associated with manual handling tasks.
- Identify potential hazards and assess the risks involved.
- Apply safe manual handling techniques to prevent injuries.
Topics
Module 1
- Introduction to Manual Handling.
- Understanding Risks and Hazards
- Ergonomic Principles of Safe Manual Handling
- Safe Lifting Techniques
Module 2
- Types of manual handling tasks and associated risks
- Importance of neutral spine alignment
- Steps for lifting, carrying, and lowering objects safely
- Team lifting and use of mechanical aids
Module 3
- Overview of tools such as trolleys, hoists, and conveyors
- Employer duties (e.g., providing training, equipment, and safe work environments)
- Signs and symptoms of manual handling injuries
- Long-term strategies for injury prevention
Certification
- Upon successful completion of the course and exam, we will issue a certificate to acknowledge your achievements.
- This certificate serves as a formal recognition of your expertise and commitment to safety standards.