Manual Handling Awareness - ONLINE

~ Purpose ~

Improper manual handling and lifting of heavy loads can lead to serious musculoskeletal injuries, particularly affecting the back, spine, shoulders, and joints. Safe manual handling techniques are essential for protecting workers' health, reducing the risk of workplace injuries, and maintaining long-term physical well-being. This course highlights the importance of correct lifting practices and hazard awareness, helping participants understand how poor manual handling techniques, excessive loads, and repetitive movements can contribute to injury.

~ Objectives ~

Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to handle loads manually as safely as possible. The course covers correct lifting and carrying techniques, safe pushing and pulling methods, load assessment, and the identification of manual handling hazards. Participants will also learn how to assess associated risks, apply appropriate control measures, recognize their physical limitations, and understand when mechanical aids or assistance from others should be used. Particular emphasis is placed on injury prevention, ergonomic principles, and adopting safe working practices to protect personal health and well-being.

~ Certification ~

Upon successful completion of the online course you will be granted with personalized training certificate (validity: Unlimited).

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