Manual Handling
Manual handling means transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. It includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving loads.
This course on manual handling will help employees and contractors to practice safe manual handling in the workplace. It covers how to assess the risks associated with manual handling tasks, perform the tasks to avoid injury, and report manual handling risks as they are encountered.
Topics covered:
The following topics are covered in this manual handling training course:
- Define manual handling
- The 5 principles of manual handling
- Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures
- Roles and responsibilities
- Demonstrate techniques for avoiding manual handling injuries
At the completion of the course, you will receive an achievement certificate.less