Training Lifting Techniques

Short theoretical foundation. You will learn how the back, shoulders, and joints are strained during lifting and why complaints arise. The emphasis of the training is on practice.

The largest part of the training. Participants practice lifting techniques with the loads and aids from their own work. The trainer provides individual feedback and corrects immediately.

You will practice, among other things:

• The basic technique of ergonomic lifting: stable stance, load close, from the legs

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling the loads from your own work

• Lifting together and lifting in difficult situations, such as cramped spaces and above shoulder height

• The correct use of available lifting aids

• Assessing and improving working heights and walking routes

• Giving each other feedback on lifting behavior

In this section, we make agreements on how the correct technique will be maintained on the work floor. Training is only effective if what is learned becomes part of the daily routine. Therefore, we conclude with concrete work agreements for the team.

We also discuss how managers and colleagues can keep each other sharp. Addressing lifting behavior only works if it is done in a pleasant and constructive manner.

Agreements we record include:

• Which aids are used as standard for which tasks
  How colleagues address each other regarding risky lifting behavior
• Which lifting situations will be organized differently
• Who the point of contact is for questions about physical strain
• How new employees learn the techniques
• When a refresher session will be scheduled
• Practical tip: combine the training with the Ergocoach course, so a colleague can continue to supervise the subject structurally.
• This way, the training is not a one-off action, but the start of permanently healthier lifting work.

The training lasts half a day and takes place at your location. In advance, we tailor the content to your work: which loads, which bottlenecks, and which aids are present.

This ensures every exercise aligns with the daily practice of the participants.

For larger groups, we schedule multiple sessions in one day so the entire department can be trained.

Yes, the training is suitable for all sectors with physical work: healthcare, logistics, industry, construction, and engineering. We tailor the content to your situation. Is your organization also looking for an internal point of contact for physical strain? Then take a look at the courses Ergocoach Physical Strain, Ergocoach VDU work and Ergocoach Childcare.

The training consists of three parts:

• Theory: how strain occurs during lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling and what the lifting standard says.
• Practice: practicing ergonomic lifting with the loads and aids from your own work, with direct feedback from the trainer.
• Securing results: work agreements on the use of aids and addressing each other on the work floor.

For employees who lift, carry, push, or pull daily. Think of healthcare workers, warehouse employees, production staff, construction workers, and mechanics. Managers also often participate, as they play a key role in securing the technique.

The training lasts half a day (3 to 4 hours) and takes place at your location. Short theory, then mainly practicing with situations from your own work. For larger groups, we schedule multiple sessions in one day.

Yes, participants receive a certificate of participation. This is useful for the personnel file and as supporting documentation for the RI&E.

Certainly, the training is ideally an in-company training. The trainer comes to your location and tailors the content to the workplace, the loads, and the available aids. Available from 5 participants.

We believe fully in the quality of our training courses. If you are not satisfied with the knowledge gained or the applicability in practice after the training, we will not send an invoice.

The Physical Strain Training is broader and covers pushing, pulling, static postures, and work organization in addition to lifting. The lifting techniques training zooms in on one skill: safe and efficient lifting. Not sure which one fits your team? Contact us, and we will think along with you.

Incorrect lifting leads to back and shoulder complaints and eventually to absenteeism. By learning the correct technique, using aids properly, and organizing lifting work more smartly, the load per employee decreases. This reduces complaints and absenteeism.