Manual Handling

IOSS is an Internationally accredited provider of versatile Industrial & Non-Industrial training and consultancy services offering high quality, practical support to our clients. Our training courses are designed based on local and international standards delivering industry best practices to our delegates.

The goal of IOSS training courses is to ensure that all individuals reach a certain level of competence to work more safely on-site, reducing the risk to themselves and others.

General HSE Training courses are designed to meet the requirements of modern industries and to provide knowledge and skills for understanding and preventing hazards in various fields.

In this course, we consider the practical considerations of manual handling work, looking both at the risk factors around manual handling, as well as basic manual handling techniques and loading limits. The courses are interactive and can be delivered in the language of your choice. Practical exercises and course materials are provided in accordance with special training requirements. Content can be localized to reflect the country or region in which the workforce will operate.

Participants must successfully complete a training course and assessment to ensure that they reach the required level of competence. Successful participants will then receive a certificate.

 

 

  • Introduction 
  • The harm caused by inadequate manual handling 
  • Factors affecting risk 
  • Basic anatomy of the back 
  • Identifying tasks 
  • Injuries and prevention 
  • Levers, Forces and the Fulcrum Effect 
  • Risk assessment criteria and assessing risk 
  • Accessories for lifting 
  • Practical Exercises.