Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention- Manual Materials Handling

Workshop length: half-day

Who should take this course: all staff in the organization who lift, move, transfer or otherwise use equipment in the workplace

Prerequisites: None

Mode of delivery: Classroom

Workshop description: Manual materials handling helps give all staff the skills needed to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSI). MSIs are one of the highest categories of injury in the continuing care industry. This course is designed to provide best practice technique to help staff work more effectively, efficiently and productively while reducing the overall risk of injury.

Expected outcomes:

• Identify the early signs and symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury (MSI) and explain potential impacts.
• Identify manual materials handling related hazards that can lead to injury.
• Implement methods to reduce the risk of injury based on hazards.
• Know the basics of, and demonstrate the use of, good body mechanics in relation to manual materials handling.

Activities: Theoretical instruction with approximately 2 hours of hands-on practice.

Certification (exam & pass grade if applicable): N/A

CRSP Technical Hours: N/A