Manual Handling
This course is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to recognize the causes of back injuries in the workplace and implement effective methods for prevention. Back injuries are a common concern, and understanding their causes is essential for fostering a safe an injury-free work environment. This course can be delivered with or without assessment to unit standard 17592.
Who Should Attend: This course is suitable for anyone in the workplace, from employees to managers, including supervisors, team leaders, health & safety representatives, and anyone engaged in repetitive lifting, pushing pulling or carrying tasks.
course overview
Delivery
Available nationwide upon request and can be tailored to your requirements
Maximum 10 attendees
Duration and Cost
- ½ day face-to-face full course: $3,180
- ½ day refresher: $2,560
All costs excluding GST
what you will learn
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Describe the structure and function of the spine
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Identify the risk factors for occupational back injury
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Identify back care techniques
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Identify workplace control measures to reduce the risk of back injury
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Identify psychosocial hazards in the workplace
NZQA Unit Standards
- 17592 - Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace