Manual Handling Training
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IMOST Academy's Manual Handling Training equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to perform manual handling tasks safely and efficiently. This half-day course focuses on reducing workplace injuries and enhancing productivity through proper handling techniques and ergonomic practices.
Benefits of Manual Handling Training
- Improved Workplace Safety: Minimize risks associated with manual handling tasks.
- Compliance: Stay aligned with legal regulations and workplace safety standards.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Optimize workflows by adopting safe and effective handling practices.
- Certification: Receive IMOST Academy certification upon successful completion.
Key Details
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Course Type | Manual Handling Training |
| Duration | Half Day |
| Certification | IMOST Academy Certification |
| Assessment Method | Written Test, Demonstration, and Oral Questioning |
| Venue | IMOST Academy |
Course Structure
- Introduction: Objectives, importance of manual handling, and workplace injury statistics.
- Health and Safety Legislation: Employer and employee responsibilities under relevant laws.
- Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the spine and musculoskeletal system.
- Hazard Identification: Recognizing risks in manual handling tasks and environments.
- Principles of Safe Manual Handling: Planning, posture, and mechanical aids.
- Practical Training: Hands-on practice in lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.
- Ergonomics: Adapting workplaces to minimize risks.
- Emergency Situations: Reporting injuries and providing basic first aid.
