Basic Material Handling and Ergonomics

About Course:

“Work shouldn’t hurt” How to work safely and minimize the possibility of Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSDs) later in life. In this training we will discuss:

• The different categories of MSDs and how to avoid them.
• Proper
  •  Lifting,
  • Twisting,
  • Standing,
  • Sitting
  • Bending,
• Proper use of mechanical equipment:
  • Fork Trucks,
  • Overhead Cranes, and
  • Rigging slings