Course overview
Manual handling means transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. It includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving loads. A load can be an object, person or animal.What does the training course include?
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operativeState the definition of manual handling, the main causes of manual handling injuries and the reason for manual handling trainingDescribe the function and shape of the human spinDescribe the function of the interverbal discsUnderstand the effects of static loading and the risks involved in the team liftingDemonstrate an understanding of formal and dynamic risk assessmentIdentify and maintain PPE appropriate for manual handling operationsConduct all necessary safety checks at the work areaDescribe and demonstrate safe handling techniques and mechanical aids
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