Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
Did you know that manual handling has been attributed to be one of the leading causes of Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace?
MSDs cause nerve and joint pain, and injury to bones.
Many are suffering needlessly and around three-quarters can be prevented. (Source HSE). Musculoskeletal disorders can affect anyone and aren’t attributed to any type of person.
It’s all about mitigating any risks to keep people safe and employers doing more than just ticking a box for legal compliance. It’s about identifying potential hazards through risk assessments and then implementing solutions to reduce those risks.
Awareness is key, to helping manage manual handling risks. Like in the construction site where moving objects is commonplace.
Statistics show that 40,000 people who are part of the construction industry are suffering from MSDs
Solutions
At Ligtas we do more than help people meet their legal obligations, we offer real-world solutions to help you to create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment. One of the ways we do this is through training.
A must for all construction site employees is the Ligtas manual handling awareness course.
Course Overview
This basic awareness course is designed to ensure that employees can identify the hazards associated with manual handling tasks and demonstrate understanding and use of the principles of good posture and safe handling techniques. This will help individuals understand the risks associated with manual handling tasks and protect themselves from discomfort and injury.
Who is this course for?
The Manual Handling Awareness in the Workplace course is intended for all employees.
Another course we offer at Ligtas is the IOSH Working Safely course.
Course Overview
Upon completion you will be better able to:
• Identify why it is important to work safely
• Identify everyone’s responsibilities in relation to safety, health, and wellbeing in the workplace
• Define key terms in safety and health
• Identify workplace hazards and risks, their impact, and how to control them
• Identify ways safety, health and wellbeing are managed and improved within the workplace
Who is this course for?
This course is for all levels of personnel requiring a grounding in the essentials of health and safety.
Contact our trusted team of professionals for more information on 02922 800 000 or enquiries@ligtas.co.uk
