Course Content:
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Understand what manual handling is and
what are the hazard and risks associated with it.
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Define ergonomics and the factors that
increase or decrease its efficacy.
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Understand who could be at risk of
manual handling injuries.
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Identify and practically asses the
controls related to work related upper limb injuries.
· Identify and asses what can be done to prevent excessive manual handling exposure.
· Identify different types of tools and mechanization which can be used to decrease physical labor.