Manual Material Handling Course

In this course you will learn easier and safer ways to get the job done in the most efficient, effective, and effortless way possible.

In the workplace, improper manual material handling contributes to most of musculoskeletal injuries, from strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders, and upper limbs.

This course will help you to recognize hazards and high-risk manual material handling work tasks and choose more effective options for reducing physical demands.

Each attendee will receive a certificate once successfully completed the course. 

Who should take this course:

• All employees who manually lift material

• Supervisors

• Managers

• Safety Committee members

• Safety Coordinators

Course Topics:

• What Manual Material Handling Is

• Improving Manual Material Handling in Your Workplace

• Hazards- What to Look for

• Types of Ergonomic Improvements

• Training

• A Proactive Action Plan

• Improvement Options

• Easier Ways to Manually Lift, Lower, Fill, or Empty Containers

• Easier Ways to Manually Carry Containers

• Alternatives to Manual Handling of Individual Containers

• Administrative Improvements

• Assessment Tools, Analysis Methods, Improvement Evaluation Tools