Price: TBA
- Location: Western Management Centre Galway Business Park Dangan Galway Ireland
- Duration: 1 Day
Course details
The programme is designed for all individuals involved in work that requires the lifting and movement of goods.
It is also relevant for individuals who do static type work (sitting/standing) on the shop floor or in an office environment.
Programme Objectives
On completion of the course participants will:
- Understand the structure and functions of the human spine
- Understand the main causes of back injuries in the workplace
- Know the main causes of soft tissue injuries and cumulative strain
- Have learned the correct posture for sitting and standing
- Have learned the correct skills and techniques for lifting materials/equipment safely
- Be able to identify and eliminate the causes of strain and injury in their workplace
- Understand current legislation, and employer/employee responsibilities
Programme Content
- Manual Handling - introduction and definition
- Structure and function of the human spine
- Causes of back injuries
- Prevention of back injuries
- Ergonomic aspects of manual handling
- Lifting skills - theory and practice
- Reducing manual handling injuries
- Current legislation, EU directives and statistics
- Manual handling quiz/assessment
- Programme summary
Course Location
About Western Management Centre
The core objective of theystern Management Centre is to work with individuals and organisations through the channel of training to realise their personal and business goals. The Centre offers a wide selection of programmes and management services covering a range of business disciplines. theystern Management Centre has secured a broad client base throughout Ireland, incorporating all sectors of industry and business.
The purpose-built facility is an ideal environment for training, meetings, recruitment, interviews and counselling sessions. All events are conducted in modern, fully equipped rooms with full support services. Please contact us to avail of the centre's facilities.
Over ttheynty five years of experience of providing a professional training service, combined with their commitment to quality, secures the theystern Management Centre's position as the leading Management, Training and Development organisation in the theyst of Ireland.
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