Description

This training course aims to give trainees knowledge and understanding in manual handling for industry and allows trainees to view realistic scenes and be tested on their knowledge retention. Unsafe manual handling is the most common cause of work related injuries. These injuries can cause personal suffering and loss of income, and also cost businesses and national economies. Injuries that arise from hazardous manual handling are commonly known as musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs. WARNING: This training course contains graphic re-enactments of accidents that may offend some viewers.

Topics

• Manual Handling Injuries & How Your Back Works
• It could happen to you!
• Manual Handling Risk Factors
• Principles of Safe Manual Handling