Govept Training Institute offers a manual handling safety course that focuses on reducing the risks of lifting, carrying, pushing, and other manual tasks at work. This program includes both theory and hands-on practice, giving participants a solid grasp of body mechanics, risk assessment, and safe handling methods.

Here’s what the training covers:

+ Hazard Identification: Learning how to spot potential dangers, like awkward positions, repetitive actions, and heavy lifting.
+ Risk Assessment: Looking at how likely injuries are to happen and how bad they could be, using established methods.
+ Safe Lifting Techniques: Teaching proper ways to lift, with a focus on good posture, grip, and distributing weight to avoid back strain.
+ Ergonomics: Understanding how to set up workspaces to make tasks easier and reduce uncomfortable movements.
+ Use of Equipment: Learning to safely use tools like trolleys, forklifts, and hoists to lessen manual handling workload.
+ Legal Compliance: Discussing important regulations and standards related to manual handling safety to stay within the law.

The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises, so participants can practice what they learn in real-life situations. It’s designed for different industries and job roles, tackling the specific manual handling challenges faced by various workers. Once you finish the course, you’ll have the skills to do manual handling tasks safely, helping to cut down on injuries and create a safer workplace.