Manual Handling Awareness – Training Course ONLINE
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Purpose
Improper manual handling and lifting of heavy loads can lead to serious musculoskeletal injuries, particularly affecting the back, spine, shoulders, and joints. Safe manual handling techniques are essential for protecting workers' health, reducing the risk of workplace injuries, and maintaining long-term physical well-being. This course highlights the importance of correct lifting practices and hazard awareness, helping participants understand how poor manual handling techniques, excessive loads, and repetitive movements can contribute to injury.
Content
- What is manual handling
- Associated injuries with manual handling
- Back injuries, hernia, limb disorders
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Basic two-handed symmetrical lift
- Basic two-person symmetrical lift
- Pulling and pushing
- Assessing manual handling activities
Objectives
Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to handle loads manually as safely as possible. The course covers correct lifting and carrying techniques, safe pushing and pulling methods, load assessment, and the identification of manual handling hazards. Participants will also learn how to assess associated risks, apply appropriate control measures, recognize their physical limitations, and understand when mechanical aids or assistance from others should be used. Particular emphasis is placed on injury prevention, ergonomic principles, and adopting safe working practices to protect personal health and well-being.
Duration
One day
Language
English and Croatian
Items to Bring
National Photographic Identification or Passport, Photo
Location
Trogir, Croatia
Hotel booking assisted for participants living far from Trogir.
Distance learning option
Yes (e-learning / online)
Evaluation
All participants have to complete a questionnaire in order to obtain the certificate.
Certification - Diploma
All persons who successfully complete the course based on the performance standards will receive certificate with unlimited validity in line with Offshore International Industries guidelines. This Training follows international standards of quality and meets the ISO 9001-2015 requirements.
