Manual Handling

The Manual Handling Course aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently handle loads manually, minimizing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

Key Objectives:

• Understand the hazards of manual handling: Learn about the risks associated with manual handling activities, such as back injuries, strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal disorders.
• Learn safe manual handling techniques: Acquire knowledge of proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques to minimize the risk of injury.
• Develop the ability to assess manual handling tasks: Learn to identify and evaluate the risks associated with specific manual handling tasks in the workplace.
• Understand the importance of workplace ergonomics: Learn how to improve workplace ergonomics to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries.
• Enhance awareness of relevant safety regulations and standards: Become familiar with legal and regulatory requirements related to manual handling.

Typical Course Content:

• Introduction to Manual Handling:
  • Definition and types of manual handling activities.
  • Hazards associated with manual handling.
  • Common types of manual handling injuries.
• Principles of Safe Manual Handling:
  • Biomechanics of lifting and carrying.
  • Proper lifting techniques (e.g., bending knees, using leg muscles).
  • Safe pushing and pulling techniques.
  • Maintaining good posture and body mechanics.
• Risk Assessment and Control:
  • Identifying and assessing manual handling risks.
  • Implementing control measures (e.g., mechanical aids, job redesign, team lifting).
  • Workplace ergonomics and its importance.
• Practical Exercises:
  • Demonstrating and practicing safe manual handling techniques.
  • Simulating real-world scenarios and applying safe lifting principles.
• Safety Regulations and Standards:
  • Relevant legislation and industry standards related to manual handling.
  • Employer and employee responsibilities.