Safety Training Course

Material Handling: Proper Lifting Techniques

Reduce workplace risk with Material Handling: Proper Lifting Techniques training focused on the biomechanics of safe lifting techniques.

Length:
13m
Language(s):
EN, FR, SP
Year Produced:
2023

Material Handling: Proper Lifting Techniques

Material Handling: Proper Lifting Techniques gives learners a practical foundation for making safer, more informed decisions. Key outcomes include the ability to explain the biomechanics of safe lifting techniques, evaluate risk factors for planning a safe lift, and use correct lifting methods to prevent injuries. The material also helps learners spot and respond to possible back injuries. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.

Course Overview

  • Explain the biomechanics of safe lifting techniques
  • Evaluate risk factors for planning a safe lift
  • Use correct lifting methods to prevent injuries
  • Spot and respond to possible back injuries
Objectives:
Explain the biomechanics of safe lifting techniques
Evaluate risk factors for planning a safe lift
Use correct lifting methods to prevent injuries
Spot and respond to possible back injuries

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FAQs

Which two particular injuries are mentioned as consequences of improper lifting techniques?

The materials name muscle strains and herniated discs.

Which four risk conditions are expected to be assessed when planning a safe lift?

Factors cover weight, distance, duration, and grip.

Which core rule for body mechanics is emphasized for executing a safe lift?

Learners are taught that you are expected to lift with your legs, not your back.

Which particular movement are expected to be avoided during a lift?

In practical terms, you are expected to avoid harmful twisting movements.

What three regulatory references does this training align with?

It aligns with NIOSH guidelines, OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.176 & 29 CFR 1926.958), and OSHA's General Duty Clause.

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