HS-008
Manual Handling & Ergonomics
Prevent injury through safe lifting and workstation setup
HS-008
HS-001
Manual Handling & Ergonomics
Prevent injury through safe lifting and workstation setup
5 days | Instructor-led (classroom or virtual ) | 15 CPD Points | Certificate of Completion|
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Covers the principles of safe manual handling and ergonomic workstation design. Includes practical lifting techniques, risk assessment for manual handling tasks, and ergonomic assessment for both office and operational environments.
WHO IS IT FOR
All employees who lift, carry, push, or pull items as part of their role; and office-based workers who need ergonomic workstation guidance
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Apply safe manual handling techniques; assess manual handling risks in the workplace; set up an ergonomic workstation; identify and report musculoskeletal risk factors; reduce the risk of workplace injury
TOPICS COVERED
Manual handling regulations; biomechanics of lifting; safe lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques; manual handling risk assessment; ergonomic workstation setup (DSE assessment); reducing musculoskeletal risks; practical exercises
MATERIALS INCLUDED
Course handbook, safe lifting technique card, DSE assessment checklist, manual handling risk assessment template