Course goal:
This course aims to provide learners with an awareness of US best practice in relation to manual handling activities.
To increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to give an overview of the OSHA requirements for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting, and for the pushing and pulling of loads.
Learning Objectives
LO1 Define the term ‘manual handling’ and explain the importance of safe manual handling operations
LO2 Identify the types of injuries that may result from improper manual handling operations
LO3 Identify safe work practices in relation to manual handling operations
LO4 Describe the duties that are placed on employers and individual personnel in relation to manual handling operations
LO5 Explain the importance of risk assessing manual handling operations
LO6 Identify the factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations and identify ways of reducing the risks of injury
LO7 Describe good handling techniques for safe lifting
LO8 Describe good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads
LO9 Explain the training requirements associated with manual handling operations
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