Description
Duration: 1 day
Description
This course aims to ensure safe and healthy manual handling of loads for all workers including anatomy of the spine, as well as practical manual handling techniques.
Who should attend
It is intended for anybody that is involved in the movement of loads, safety and shift supervisors.
Outline
- Legislation (Common Law 2005 Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act / 2007 General Applications Regulations)
- Anatomy of the spine and mechanism of injury
- Fitness and flexibility requirements for safe manual handling
- Specific manual handling hazards relevant to the workplace
- Risk Assessment for manual handling tasks
- Individual risk factors
- Practical MH techniques
- Procedures for dealing with unfamiliar loads
- Ergonomics: Practical application to a workplace environment
