This course is designed to teach candidates safer and easier ways in which to lift and handle items and objects within the workplace.

To understand the importance of planning the task and practice kinetic methods.

 

Course topics and content:

• Legislation

• Mechanics of lifting

• Kinetic lifting techniques

• Lifting errors

• Human spine

• Weights / distance

• Loads

• Dual lifts

• Aids ie.Pulleys, levers, ropes

• Specialised techniques

• Knowing your limit