Course Overview
In this video, trainees will be taken through a range of tips, procedures and preventions for making the task they perform safer. Features a shock introduction to grab the audience’s attention. Also highlights the debilitating effect of manual handling related injury and illness on the individual, as well as the financial impact on the workplace.
Learning Objectives
By watching this video, your staff will learn:
- What is manual handling?
- Structure of the back
- Types of injuries related to poor manual handling
- Risk assessment
- Correct lifting techniques and the importance of mechanical aids
Target Audience
Target audience is all workers.
Business Outcomes
With manual handling, prevention is far better than cure. Trouble is, your workers could be doing damage to their musculoskeletal system without even knowing.
Duration
17 Minutes
