Manual Handling Awareness
This course provides a basic awareness of the hazards of poor manual handling.
Introduction
Introduction
Manual Handling
Manual Handling
Injuries
Injuries
Injuries
Injuries
Injuries
Knowledge check
Safe manual handling operations
Assess.
The Load
Individual.
Task.
Environment.
LITE
Ergonomics
Control measures.
Improve the load if you can.
The individual
Improve the task.
Teamwork.
Mechanical handling aids.
Improve the environment.
Think before handling/lifting.
Keep it close.
Adopt a stable position.
Ensure a good hold on the load.
Avoid twisting
Keep your head up
Put down, then adjust.
How much is it safe to lift?
How much is it safe to lift?
Repetitive tasks
Pushing and pulling
Pushing and pulling wheeled loads
Pushing
Pull
Pushing and pulling loads without wheels
Churning
Assessment and control
Knowledge Assessment
Staying safe when handling
The end