1h30
E-learning Course:
Working Postures and Movements
Manual handling can be the cause of many musculoskeletal disorders. To prevent them, there are precautionary and safety techniques to be adopted during manual handling.
total duration
38
minutes of video
10
videos
Training for…
Master the issues related to working postures and movements
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Start off with an initial assessment to know what you need to focus on. After finishing a course, do a final assessment to see how far you’ve come.
Train your staff on working postures and movements
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What you will learn
Manual handling can be the cause of many musculoskeletal disorders. In this training course, you will be introduced to the basic concepts of anatomy, which will enable you to better understand the origin and causes of these disorders. Then, the precautionary and safety techniques to be adopted during manual handling will be discussed.
Educational Objectives
To know the basic concepts of human anatomy
To know the different risks and injuries associated with manual handling
To know the different ways to prevent musculoskeletal disorders
Target Skills
- To know the basic concepts of anatomy
- To be aware of the risks associated with manual handling in the workplace
Your Contacts
WATURA
Course program:
Working Postures and Movements
Initial Evaluation
18 questions to find out what you already know about working postures and movements. Focus on the key points!
Module 1 – Manual Handling
- Introduction to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Biomechanics and Anatomy of the Human Body
- Biomechanics and Anatomy: Focusing on the Back
- Symptoms and Progression of Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace
- Using the Correct Manual Handling Movements
- Physical activity and stretching in the workplace
- Lifting Manhole Cover
Final Evaluation
Find out what you know about working postures and movements.
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Short Videos
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An Initial Evaluation to determine educational needs
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Practice questions for effective learning
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Additional Content
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Frequently Asked Questions - Working Postures and Movements
How does evaluation work?
There are two evaluations—an initial evaluation to determine your educational needs and a final test to see what you’ve learned. The two evaluations contain the same questions in order to measure your progress after taking the course.
Can I rewatch the videos and redo the evaluations after passing the course?
Absolutely! You can access all our videos and evaluations for 12 months. Take the course again if you need a refresher on some aspects.
Can I get a certificate?
Once you’ve passed a course, you can download a completion certificate.
Can I pause my course?
Yes, your progress is saved after each video and you can pick up where you left off.
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