Manual Handling for Healthcare Industry
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Manual Handling for Healthcare Industry

Channel 1 Creative Media
Updated Feb 27, 2019

Course Overview 

This Australian produced manual handling training videos will not only take viewers through a range of tips and preventative actions to make their workplace safe from injury, but importantly motivate them to think about “WHY?” Most jobs include some sort of manual handling, so essentially all workers are at risk.

Learning Objectives 

This easy to follow and engaging presentation will get viewers will learn about:

  • What is manual handling?
  • Possible injuries that can be sustained from poor manual handling practices
  • Physiology of the back
  • Assessing and managing risk
  • Lifting techniques and mechanical aids

Target Audience 

Aimed at staff working in a healthcare setting.

Duration  

16 Minutes