Manual Handling
How the spine and posture react to manual handling activities.
Description
Manual handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and accidents. Though it should always be minimised or avoided where possible, the fact remains that manual handling is a key part of many job roles. This course looks at how the spine and posture react to manual handling activities. It also looks at the legislation, types of manual handling equipment and the right way to lift and move loads.
Course Objectives
- Describe common injuries occurring in the spine
- Identify factors to consider before doing a manual handling task
- List the risk factors to consider if manual handling can't be avoided
- Describe how to do a simple manual handling task
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