Manual Handling Skills
Participants per Class - 12
OTI TRAINING CENTRE
Intended for
All personnel who perform manual handling activities as a key element of their job
Duration
4 hours
Aims
To give delegates the required knowledge and skill, so that they can undertake occupational manual handling activities at minimum risk to themselves and others. This will include consideration peripheral issues such as access arrangements, area layout, environmental influences and slips, trips and falls.
Content
Classroom instruction on the following:
- An overview of relevant legislations
- Consideration of the implications of injuries associated with manual handling techniques
- The construction of the human frame and the health issues that can arise out of poor manual handling technique
- Risk assessment techniques as they relate to manual handling
Practical instruction and delegate participation on:
- Manual handling risk assessment
- Lifting and handling techniques
- The use of any mechanical lifting aids provided by the client
Price
$60
