Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects is part of everyday life, but also a leading cause of workplace injuries. This course covers the risks involved with handling materials manually and describes best practices and techniques to help participants handle them safely and reduce the risk of injury.
After completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify hazards associated with manual materials handling
- List responsibilities for the safe handling of materials
- Explain how to prepare for handling materials
- List best practices for manual materials handling