Training Objectives
What are the Goals?
Define manual handling
State the legal requirement for manual handling, Identify manual handling tasks.
Identify Manual Handling Accidents.
State factors that affect manual handling
Explain the role of Safety in manual handling
Explain the causes / principles of reducing awkward lifting
Explain ergonomics principles used in reducing lifting hazards.
Target Audience
Who is this Training Course for
General, Operation, HSE, and HR Managers. Supervisors and Engineers.
Training Methods
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Through lectures, Power Points, Slides, Videos and practical demonstrations.
Daily Agenda
DAY 1
Introduction
Definition
Legal Requirement
Responsibilities of Managers, Supervisors
Manual Handling Injuries
Causes of Injuries
Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Posture
Basic Principles of Safer Handling
Guidelines for lifting and Lowering
DAY 2.
Principles of Lifting
Techniques for lifting
Rules for Lifting
Pushing and Pulling
Team Handling
Awkward Lifting
Back Injuries
Causes of Back Injuries
Ergonomics
Awarded Certificate
On successful completion of this training course, Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
