Training course: Manual handling and lifting techniques

Employees learn how to identify, reduce and prevent risks.

Teach standard lifting techniques
Teach participants about proper lifting techniques in company-specific situations and how to prevent injuries by choosing the method that places the least amount of stress on their body
Fully comprehend the importance of correct posture, whether or not combined with lifting

In-company training course
10-12 participants (maximum 15) per course
Duration: ½-day training; max. 2-hour training session in the training room, the remaining time is spent ‘on the job’.
The first part consists of a theory session in a quiet classroom and focuses on teaching participants about:
- the anatomy of the spine;
- the risk of lower back injuries due to manual handling of loads and using incorrect posture when lifting;
- correct posture to relieve spinal pressure;
- examples of standard lifting techniques.
The theory part is taught in an interactive manner based on a PowerPoint presentation.
The second part is more practical and is taught ‘on the job’ where possible:
- observation of employees during their day-to-day tasks
- together with employees, we identify the most appropriate manual handling and lifting techniques
- all participants are individually assessed and corrected
For larger groups (more than 4 people), company-specific visual material can be incorporated in the PowerPoint presentation that is used throughout the training sessions.
The agreed method of implementation is outlined in the standard or custom proposal.

Employees know how to apply the learned techniques within their personal work context
Reduce and prevent hazards and risks associated with manual handling and lifting
Reduce the number of work-related (back) injuries and complaints