Ergonomics & Manual Handling

At the end of the session, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the potential musculoskeletal injuries
• What can arise from manual handling.
• Understand the risk factors relating to the task, Individual, load and environment.
• Understand the duties in controlling manual handling risks.
• Understand the principles of risk assessment and control.

• • Definition of “manual handling”
  • Body mechanics and the construction of the spine
  • How manual handling can cause injury
  • Eork-related upper limb disorders.
  • Controlling manual handling risks and the working evironmnet condition
  • Correct manual handling technique for individual and team handling operations
  • Assessment of display screen equipment workstation (Optional as per client request)*
  • Practical exercises

This course is suited for all personnel involved in manual handling activities as part of their job.

• • • Classroom lectures, exercises and videos

Core Certificate for each attendee