People responsible for performing manual handling activities and the personnel who manage or conduct workplace risk assessments required by the Department of Occupational Safety & Health on Manual Handling operation.

COURSE INTRODUCTION

The course includes a thorough description of the Manual Handling Operations and the Ergonomics Principles that should be applied to reduce the risk of manual handling injury. This approach not only delivers legal compliance, but will help reduce body-related sickness and absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, insurance premiums and compensation claims and improve the productivity of the workforce.

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify potential causes of manual handling back injuries
• Develop ergonomic solutions that can be applied to reduce these injuries
• encourage correct lifting postures, techniques and principles that minimize injuries to workers
• Use ergonomics principles to re-design manual handling tasks, work areas and work equipment
• complete a manual handling checklist to prioritize levels of risk

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Safety Managers and Personnel
• Senior Managers & Managers
• Safety and Health Committee Members
• All ground and/or field workers
• All employees who have manual tasks
• Administrative Executives
• Engineers
• Facilities Professionals
• Line supervisors
• Technician
• Line Operators

THE TRAINING METHODOLOGIES

Theory Session
• Dynamic & Highly Engaging Presentation
• Interactive and Fun
• Engaging audio-visual aids; real scene photographs, video clips, multimedia presentation
• Demonstration Session

Practical Session
• Hands-on experience
• Participant centered

Experiential Learning
• Scenario based Learning