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Manual Handling Techniques Training
About: | Essential for staff who are required to lift and carry items during the course of their work. This session will discuss mechanics of your body, back strengthening exercises and correct methods of lifting, carrying and moving objects based on the manutention method of manual handling training. | Scope: | You will: - understand the process of reducing risks in the workplace.
- gain an understanding of how your back works
- become aware of exercises that will help to strengthen your back
- be able to safely lift and carry objects, reducing the risk of injury
- become aware of devices which assist in lifting or carrying
| Duration: | | Date: | On demand. | Location: | To be advised | Facilitator: | Averil Riley, (6488 2784) Senior Occupational Therapist, Safety and Health Office, UWA | Cost: | No cost to UWA staff. | | |
| Responsible: | Admin Assistant | Approved by: | S&H | | Date: | January 2006 | File Ref: | . |
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