Manual Handling Safety

The Manual Handling Safety Training Course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely lift, carry, push, pull, move, and handle materials in the workplace. The course focuses on recognizing manual handling hazards, assessing tasks, applying correct lifting techniques, using mechanical aids, and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The course is aligned with applicable Saudi Arabian occupational health and safety requirements and internationally recognized manual handling, ergonomics, and HSE standards and best practices and can be delivered under accreditation from recognized Saudi and international training and certification providers, as applicable.

What you will learn:

Introduction to Manual Handling Safety
Definition and Types of Manual Handling Activities
Common Manual Handling Hazards
Causes of Manual Handling Injuries
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Awareness
Basic Understanding of the Spine and Body Mechanics
Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Task, Individual, Load, and Environment Considerations
Assessing Load Weight, Size, Shape, and Stability
Planning the Lift Before Handling
Correct Body Position and Posture
Safe Lifting and Lowering Techniques
Safe Carrying Techniques
Safe Pushing and Pulling
Avoiding Twisting, Overreaching, and Sudden Movements
Handling Loads at Different Heights
Team Lifting and Communication
Safe Handling of Awkward and Bulky Loads
Use of Trolleys, Carts, and Mechanical Handling Aids
Selection and Safe Use of Mechanical Aids
Workplace Layout and Ergonomic Considerations
Repetitive Handling and Fatigue
Good Housekeeping and Clear Access Routes
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Considerations
Individual Capabilities and Limitations
Reporting Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries
Practical Manual Handling and Lifting Exercise
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