Course Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Perform specific manual handling tasks competently to a recognised standard.
• Complete essential risk assessment prior to completing manual handling tasks.
• Identify ergonomic factors associated with their work activities.
• Complete a series of exercises designed to improve strength, endurance and flexibility, the key components of physical fitness.

Target Audience

All personnel who are involved in the movement of loads.

Course Contents

• 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 workplace environment