Safe Lifting Practices
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Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
Overview
Every year, many workers suffer back injuries caused when they improperly lift and carry heavy loads. This can affect most every worker in any industry, from an officer worker moving a box of copy paper to a carpenter constructing a building. This course discusses several tactics to help workers properly lift and carry heavy loads.
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Description
At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recall the risks of improper lifting
- Identify factors leading to back disorders
- Choose safe ways to lift loads
- Define safe ways to carry, push, and pull loads
- Recognize the responsibilities management has to ensure workers lift safely.
Every year, many workers suffer back injuries caused when they improperly lift and carry heavy loads. This can affect most every worker in any industry, from an officer worker moving a box of copy paper to a carpenter constructing a building. This course discusses several tactics to help workers properly lift and carry heavy loads.
Who is this course for?
Anybody interested in learning about Health & Safety at work.
Requirements
No prior qualification required
Career path
Career Path Application of principles learnt in this course
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