Manual handling of loads | OHS training

Description of the training Manual handling of loads

Description of the training

Lifting and transporting loads can pose a risk of musculoskeletal injury to workers. While it is not possible to completely eliminate occupational health and safety risks, it is possible to reduce their frequency and severity through the use of proper techniques.

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This online OHS course aims to introduce participants to the parts of the back and their functions. It also discusses how certain techniques can lead to back pain and identifies inherent risk factors, such as genetics, physical fitness level, excess weight and work experience.

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This online health and safety course provides examples of situations where poor posture or technique may be a factor. It identifies back pain prevention methods and describes the correct practices for safely handling loads.

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This web-based course presents preventative stretching and warm-up exercises that can be performed at home or in the workplace to reduce the risk of injury.

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Learning objectives of the training Manual handling of loads

Learning objectives of the training

Know the parts of the back and their functions;
Understand back pain and its causes;
Understand risk factors that can lead to back pain;
Understand back biomechanics;
Know which work postures should be adopted and which should be avoided;
Understand appropriate work methods;
Differentiate between warm-ups and stretching exercises;
Learn preventative back exercises that may be performed at home or at work.

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