Manual Handling
Safety

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 and injury-free work environment. This course can be delivered with or without assessment to unit standard 17592 and is suitable for anyone in the workplace, from employees to managers, including supervisors, team leaders, health and safety representatives, and anyone engaged in repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying tasks.

Location:

New Zealand

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Course Overview

Delivery

Available nationwide upon request

Minimum of 8 attendees, maximum of 12

Duration & Cost
  • ½ day face-to-face full course – $3,180.00
  • ½ day face-to-face refresher course – $2,560.00
  • Self-paced eLearn full course - $110.00 per person
  • Self-paced eLearn refresher course - $110.00 per person

*All costs exclude GST.

Course Details

Course Objectives

  • Describe the structure and function of the spine
  • Identify the risk factors for occupational back injury
  • Identify back care techniques
  • Identify work place control measures to reduce the risk of back injury

NZQA Unit Standards

17592

‍Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace.

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