During everyday business, the handling of materials occures one way or another. Which is no suprise why workplace manual handling accidents and injuries resulting from poor and incorrect manual handling techniques compile the largest group of occupational hazards resulting in lost time.
This DVD covers the following
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Neck and Back
- Types of Injuries - Muscle-Ligament and Disc
- Steps to Safe Lifting
- Team Lifting
- Physical Characteristics of Loads
- Working Conditions
- Personal Limitations of Personnel Involved in Manual Handling Tasks
It is important to understand that of all the manual handling activities that put people at risk, lifting and carrying of objects accounts for 75% of all manual handling accidents and injuries.
The principles of correct lifting and carrying must therefore be an important part of any manual handling training program.
This program has been produced with the general workforce in mind. However, because the principles remain unchanged, regardless of the location, it is a program suitable for a wide audience
Running Time - 11 Minutes |
