Description

Overview

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?

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