COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE SCHEDULE
COURSE OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
- Due to the wide variety of manual handling tasks, it is difficult to set down a specific training course that in content or duration would be appropriate for all situations.
OBJECTIVES
- To Increase awareness of safe manual handling of loads and to reduce the risk of occupational injury while carrying out manual handling tasks in the workplace. To identify the skills and techniques involved in safe lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or, moving a load. To gain practice and feedback on these skills and techniques.
PREREQUISITES
Any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace and wants to learn how to conduct a personal risk assessment and move and handle loads safely
COURSE DETAILS
COURSE DURATION | LANGUAGE | CERTIFICATE |
| 4 Hours | English | DISS |
| *Please notify us if an interpretation is required | *Validity: 1 Year |
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction, Injury profile
- Workplace Hazards, Risks of Injury, Exposure Controls
- Anatomy of Spine, Structure, and Functions
- Body Mechanics, Normal Movement, Dangerous Movement
- •Safe Manual Handling, Eight Principles of Safe Lifting, Theory, Practice
- Injury Prevention, Exercise, Diet, Rest, Sleep. Sensitive risk groups
Training Aids Used :
- Multimedia projector for PowerPoint presentations
- Whiteboard and marker pens
Class/Instructor Ratio (for Practical Training) :
- Maximum of 12 students per instructor.
- Alternatively, the course duration to be proportionally lengthened
ASSESSMENT
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- Theoretical and Practical Training and Evaluation
COURSE SCHEDULE
COURSE TYPE: CLASSROOM
Upcoming Course Dates
DECEMBER
| START DATE | END DATE | DAY | TIME |
| 14-Dec-24 | 14-Dec-24 | SAT | 8:00-12:00 |
JANUARY 2025
| START DATE | END DATE | DAY | TIME |
| 11-Jan-25 | 11-Jan-25 | SAT | 8:00-12:00 |