Manual Handling Awareness

The Manual Handling training course by Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd caters to all individuals working in industries that require lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and carrying tasks. The training program is crafted to impart comprehensive knowledge and training to the participants, ensuring that they perform their duties in a safe and secure manner. The course aims to instill in the candidates the importance of accident prevention and control, educate them on basic body mechanics, and equip them to demonstrate safe techniques of lifting.

Ergonomic intervention in manual handling can decrease injuries and increase worker productivity:

Lifting

When lifting containers, improper techniques can cause strain to the lumbar vertebrae. To avoid this, one must use ergonomic lifting techniques, which include keeping the loads close to the body and near the center of gravity, using diagonal foot positions, and moving loads at waist height instead of lifting them directly from the floor.

Climbing

When climbing with a load, safe material handling includes maintaining contact with the ladder or stairs at three points (two hands and a foot or both feet and a hand). Bulky loads would require a second person or a mechanical device to assist.

Pushing and Pulling

Manual material handling may involve pushing or pulling tasks. Pushing is usually considered less stressful for the back than pulling. To initiate the push, it is essential to use both the arms and legs to provide the necessary leverage.

Pivoting

During the movement of containers, it is safer for handlers to pivot their shoulders, hips, and feet with the load in front of them at all times, rather than twisting their back. The lower back is not built to handle torque or repetitive twisting.

Target Audience

This training is suitable for all industrial workers who require fundamental hands-on experience in lifting techniques.