Manual Handling Training Course
Comprehensive Manual Handling Training Course aligned with OSHA General Duty Clause, NIOSH Lifting Guidelines, and HSE Manual Handling Regulations standards.
Course Title
Manual Handling
Course Duration
1 Day
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Service Coverage
In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region
Course Average Passing Rate
98%
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi
Training Services Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
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Course Overview
This intensive Manual Handling Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe manual handling operations in workplace environments. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on proper lifting techniques, ergonomic principles, and injury prevention strategies in accordance with OSHA General Duty Clause workplace safety requirements, NIOSH Lifting Guidelines for manual material handling, and HSE Manual Handling Regulations for comprehensive workplace safety.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in safe lifting techniques, risk assessment procedures, workplace ergonomics, and injury prevention through interactive exercises and practical handling scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for manual handling safety while maintaining focus on musculoskeletal injury prevention and workplace ergonomics.
Key Learning Objectives
Master fundamental manual handling principles and safe lifting techniques
Perform effective risk assessment and workplace evaluation procedures
Execute proper body mechanics and ergonomic handling methods
Apply injury prevention strategies and early intervention techniques
Develop workplace modification and control measure implementation
Implement effective team lifting and coordination procedures
Establish personal fitness and conditioning awareness
Create safe work practices and hazard recognition capabilities
Group Exercises
Risk assessment procedures including (evaluation methods, hazard identification, and control measures)
Lifting techniques including (body mechanics, safety procedures, and injury prevention)
Workplace evaluation including (ergonomic assessment, modification recommendations, and improvement planning)
Safety procedures including (hazard recognition, control implementation, and injury prevention)
Knowledge Assessment
Multiple-choice questions including (manual handling techniques, risk factors, and injury prevention)
Risk assessment exercises including (workplace evaluation, hazard identification, and control selection)
Technique demonstration including (lifting methods, body mechanics, and safety procedures)
Regulatory compliance including (OSHA requirements, NIOSH guidelines, and HSE standards)
Course Outline
1. Manual Handling Fundamentals and Injury Prevention
Manual handling definition including (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and lowering activities)
OSHA General Duty Clause requirements including (workplace safety, hazard recognition, and injury prevention)
Injury statistics including (musculoskeletal disorders, work-related injuries, and cost impacts)
NIOSH injury prevention including (risk factors, intervention strategies, and workplace modifications)
2. Anatomy and Physiology of Manual Handling
Musculoskeletal system including (spine anatomy, muscle function, and joint biomechanics)
HSE anatomical considerations including (body mechanics, physical limitations, and individual factors)
Common injuries including (back injuries, muscle strains, and repetitive strain disorders)
NIOSH physiological factors including (strength capabilities, endurance limitations, and age considerations)
3. Risk Assessment and Workplace Evaluation
NIOSH Lifting Guidelines including (lifting equation, weight limits, and risk assessment)
Risk factors including (load characteristics, workplace conditions, and individual capabilities)
HSE risk evaluation including (systematic assessment, hazard identification, and control prioritization)
Assessment tools including (lifting calculators, ergonomic checklists, and evaluation criteria)
4. Safe Lifting Techniques and Body Mechanics
NIOSH lifting principles including (proper posture, load positioning, and movement techniques)
Lifting techniques including (squat lifting, power lifting, and team lifting methods)
HSE safe techniques including (grip methods, body alignment, and movement coordination)
Common mistakes including (improper posture, awkward positions, and unsafe practices)
5. Ergonomic Principles and Workplace Design
Ergonomic fundamentals including (workspace design, equipment selection, and task modification)
OSHA ergonomics including (workplace assessment, hazard reduction, and control measures)
NIOSH workplace design including (lifting zones, reach distances, and work surface heights)
Equipment solutions including (mechanical aids, lifting devices, and ergonomic tools)
6. Team Lifting and Communication
HSE team lifting including (coordination procedures, communication protocols, and role assignments)
Communication techniques including (verbal cues, signal systems, and coordination methods)
NIOSH team considerations including (load sharing, synchronized movement, and safety protocols)
Planning procedures including (task assessment, team selection, and execution coordination)
7. Personal Fitness and Conditioning
Physical conditioning including (strength building, flexibility training, and cardiovascular fitness)
OSHA fitness considerations including (medical limitations, accommodation procedures, and health monitoring)
Pre-work preparation including (warm-up exercises, stretching routines, and readiness assessment)
HSE health factors including (fatigue management, stress reduction, and wellness programs)
8. Workplace Controls and Injury Management
Control measures including (engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protection)
NIOSH control hierarchy including (elimination, substitution, and engineering solutions)
HSE workplace modifications including (layout changes, equipment improvements, and process adjustments)
Early intervention including (injury recognition, first aid response, and medical referral)
Practical Assessment
Lifting demonstrations including (proper techniques, body positioning, and safety compliance)
Risk assessment including (workplace evaluation, hazard identification, and control recommendation)
Team lifting including (coordination procedures, communication skills, and safety protocols)
Workplace modification including (ergonomic assessment, solution development, and implementation planning)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Fundamental manual handling and safe lifting technique capability
Comprehensive risk assessment and workplace evaluation proficiency
Effective ergonomic principles and workplace design implementation
Professional injury prevention and early intervention skills
Team lifting coordination and communication expertise
Personal fitness and conditioning awareness for manual handling
Workplace control and safety modification implementation
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Targeted Audience
Employees involved in manual handling activities
Warehouse and logistics personnel
Healthcare workers and patient care staff
Manufacturing and production workers
Construction and maintenance personnel
Supervisors and team leaders
Safety coordinators and ergonomics specialists
OSHA workplace safety participants
Why Choose This Course
Essential Manual Handling Safety Training
NIOSH Guidelines Implementation
Comprehensive Injury Prevention Focus
Expert Ergonomics Instruction
Practical Workplace Application
Note
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Course Outline
1. Manual Handling Fundamentals and Injury Prevention
Manual handling definition including (lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and lowering activities)
OSHA General Duty Clause requirements including (workplace safety, hazard recognition, and injury prevention)
Injury statistics including (musculoskeletal disorders, work-related injuries, and cost impacts)
NIOSH injury prevention including (risk factors, intervention strategies, and workplace modifications)
2. Anatomy and Physiology of Manual Handling
Musculoskeletal system including (spine anatomy, muscle function, and joint biomechanics)
HSE anatomical considerations including (body mechanics, physical limitations, and individual factors)
Common injuries including (back injuries, muscle strains, and repetitive strain disorders)
NIOSH physiological factors including (strength capabilities, endurance limitations, and age considerations)
3. Risk Assessment and Workplace Evaluation
NIOSH Lifting Guidelines including (lifting equation, weight limits, and risk assessment)
Risk factors including (load characteristics, workplace conditions, and individual capabilities)
HSE risk evaluation including (systematic assessment, hazard identification, and control prioritization)
Assessment tools including (lifting calculators, ergonomic checklists, and evaluation criteria)
4. Safe Lifting Techniques and Body Mechanics
NIOSH lifting principles including (proper posture, load positioning, and movement techniques)
Lifting techniques including (squat lifting, power lifting, and team lifting methods)
HSE safe techniques including (grip methods, body alignment, and movement coordination)
Common mistakes including (improper posture, awkward positions, and unsafe practices)
5. Ergonomic Principles and Workplace Design
Ergonomic fundamentals including (workspace design, equipment selection, and task modification)
OSHA ergonomics including (workplace assessment, hazard reduction, and control measures)
NIOSH workplace design including (lifting zones, reach distances, and work surface heights)
Equipment solutions including (mechanical aids, lifting devices, and ergonomic tools)
6. Team Lifting and Communication
HSE team lifting including (coordination procedures, communication protocols, and role assignments)
Communication techniques including (verbal cues, signal systems, and coordination methods)
NIOSH team considerations including (load sharing, synchronized movement, and safety protocols)
Planning procedures including (task assessment, team selection, and execution coordination)
7. Personal Fitness and Conditioning
Physical conditioning including (strength building, flexibility training, and cardiovascular fitness)
OSHA fitness considerations including (medical limitations, accommodation procedures, and health monitoring)
Pre-work preparation including (warm-up exercises, stretching routines, and readiness assessment)
HSE health factors including (fatigue management, stress reduction, and wellness programs)
8. Workplace Controls and Injury Management
Control measures including (engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protection)
NIOSH control hierarchy including (elimination, substitution, and engineering solutions)
HSE workplace modifications including (layout changes, equipment improvements, and process adjustments)
Early intervention including (injury recognition, first aid response, and medical referral)
Why Choose This Course?
Essential Manual Handling Safety Training
NIOSH Guidelines Implementation
Comprehensive Injury Prevention Focus
Expert Ergonomics Instruction
Practical Workplace Application
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Practical Assessment
Lifting demonstrations including (proper techniques, body positioning, and safety compliance)
Risk assessment including (workplace evaluation, hazard identification, and control recommendation)
Team lifting including (coordination procedures, communication skills, and safety protocols)
Workplace modification including (ergonomic assessment, solution development, and implementation planning)
Course Overview
This intensive Manual Handling Training Course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for safe manual handling operations in workplace environments. The course delivers concentrated learning focused on proper lifting techniques, ergonomic principles, and injury prevention strategies in accordance with OSHA General Duty Clause workplace safety requirements, NIOSH Lifting Guidelines for manual material handling, and HSE Manual Handling Regulations for comprehensive workplace safety.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in safe lifting techniques, risk assessment procedures, workplace ergonomics, and injury prevention through interactive exercises and practical handling scenarios. This intensive format combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring participants develop immediately applicable skills for manual handling safety while maintaining focus on musculoskeletal injury prevention and workplace ergonomics.
Key Learning Objectives
Master fundamental manual handling principles and safe lifting techniques
Perform effective risk assessment and workplace evaluation procedures
Execute proper body mechanics and ergonomic handling methods
Apply injury prevention strategies and early intervention techniques
Develop workplace modification and control measure implementation
Implement effective team lifting and coordination procedures
Establish personal fitness and conditioning awareness
Create safe work practices and hazard recognition capabilities
Knowledge Assessment
Multiple-choice questions including (manual handling techniques, risk factors, and injury prevention)
Risk assessment exercises including (workplace evaluation, hazard identification, and control selection)
Technique demonstration including (lifting methods, body mechanics, and safety procedures)
Regulatory compliance including (OSHA requirements, NIOSH guidelines, and HSE standards)
Targeted Audience
Employees involved in manual handling activities
Warehouse and logistics personnel
Healthcare workers and patient care staff
Manufacturing and production workers
Construction and maintenance personnel
Supervisors and team leaders
Safety coordinators and ergonomics specialists
OSHA workplace safety participants