Unsafe lifting and carrying techniques are common causes of occupational back injuries. It is important for both employers and employees to understand that such injuries affect them both negatively. Aside from the negative health implications of work-related back injuries to the workers, they also contribute to a significant loss of productivity and an increase in compensation costs.
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Lifting Loads Safely will educate users a range of safe lifting techniques, common mistakes many people make while lifting heavy loads, and how lifting a load improperly can affect your body. By the end of this course, users should be able to successfully demonstrate proper lifting techniques in various work scenarios.
Who Needs Lifting Loads Safely Training Online?
Any worker involved in lifting and carrying loads and materials in the workplace.
Course Outline
Lifting Safely
- Biomechanics of lifting
- Maximum recommended weight
- Causes of back pain
- Risk factors
General principles of safe lifting and carrying
- Plan
- Execute
- Carry
- Unload
Types of safe lifting and carrying techniques
- Power lift
- Basic lift
- Partial squat lift
- Golfer’s lift
- Overhead lift
- Pivot technique
- Two-person lift: sacks
- Two-person lift: long loads
Common lifting mistakes and their solutions
Other safety measures
- Using mechanical aids
- Improving physical fitness
- Using appropriate clothing and shoes
- Modifying administrative policies
- Redesigning work environment
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