Manual Handling

Introduction: 

Workers are exposed to manual handling widely in their activities every day.  When carrying out a manual handling risk assessment, staff should be considering four main area: the nature of the task, the capabilities of the individual performing it, the characteristics of the load and the layout of the environment. Correct manual handling techniques plays an essential role to avoid accidents.

Why this course? 

• Understand correct and safe techniques of lifting things
• Know the hazards and risk opposed to improper techniques of lifting
• Establish the control measures

Course outline: 

1. Introduction of manual handling
2. Problems and causes of manual handling
3. Risk assessment
4. Manual handling factors
   – Nature of load
   – Working conditions
   – Personal limitations
5. Six basic principles of manual handling
6. Manual handling practical exercises
   – Assess the load,
   – Check the environment
   – Select methods and select tools