Manual Handling (Safe Lifting Techniques)
Course Format: The course format includes, six (6) hours of classroom instruction with the visual aid of a power point presentation, and several manual handling videos.
Course Objectives: To ensure that attendees understand the principles of safe lifting practices, and to ensure an understanding of the anatomy of the back and common causes of back injuries.
Course Duration: Six (6) Hours
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction
- Definitions
Module 2 – Legislation and Guidelines
- Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Manual Handling Code of Practice
Module 3 – Anatomy & Health Effects
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Mechanics
- Injuries
Module 4 – Manual Handling
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
Module 5 – Manual Handling Techniques
- Exercises
- Safe Lifting Practices
Module 6 – Videos
- Back In Shape
- Safe Lifting and Carrying
- Musculoskeletal Injuries & Prevention Program
- Back Safety 101
