Manual Handling and Back Injury Prevention

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This course teaches basic knowledge and skills for the manual handling of goods, equipment, and materials in the workplace. As well as the skills and techniques to ensure correct posture and back safety is maintained throughout.

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1 Day

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Overview

This course teaches basic knowledge and skills for the manual handling of goods, equipment, and materials in the workplace. As well as the skills and techniques to ensure correct posture and back safety is maintained throughout. In this practical and theory-based course, students gain:

  • knowledge of types of manual handling risks in the workplace
  • Understanding of injury risk reduction measures for manual handling in the workplace
  • Practical experience in safe manual handling practices with mechanical aids in the workplace
  • Knowledge of the structure and function of the spine
  • The ability to identify the risk factors for occupational back injuries
  • Knowledge of back care techniques
  • The ability to Identify and use workplace control measures to reduce the risk of back injury
  • Hamilton Branch

    71 Te Kowhai Road East, Hamilton
  • Whangarei Branch

    11 Reyburn Street, Whangarei

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