Manual Handling Course
Aim: To enable individuals from commerce & industry
to assess manual handling tasks and perform these tasks using the correct
kinetic lifting techniques.
Duration: ½ Day (Approx 4 hrs)
Pre Requisites: All Candidates must be in good health
and free from injuries which may be aggravated by lifting etc.
Objectives:
- Recognise the risks involved in manual handling
- Understand current legislation regarding manual handling
- Understand the consequences of poor manual handling
- Conduct manual handling operations individually and in a team correctly
using kinetic lifting methods
Course Content
- What is Manual Handling?
- Importance of correct manual handling
- Relevant legislation
- Bio Mechanics
- Manual handling risk assessment
- Kinetic lifting methods
- Team Lifting
- Theory & Practical assessments
Training Methods
Participative with practical demonstrations and exercises
Confirmation of Learning
Is achieved by both a theory and practical assessment
Site Requirements
Classroom facility with power and enough space to conduct practical
training and assessment