Training Physical
Handling
- Experience for yourself the impact different postures and movements have on your physical load.
- Adjust your workplace and posture to reduce physical strain and thereby prevent physical complaints.
- Learn how to recognize signs of strain early so you can take action in time to prevent symptoms.
Employees who do physically demanding work are less likely to suffer from symptoms and recover faster if they are fit enough for their task and use their bodies correctly. By providing practical instruction on factors that affect the occurrence and prevention of injuries from physical strain, employees can become aware of their behavior, change it and take responsibility for their own health.
What will you learn in the manual handling training?
The training focuses on developing an understanding of healthy and taxing postures and movements during work activities. Participants learn how muscles and joints function during physically demanding activities and which muscles they can use to protect joints. The training offers concrete tools for reducing physical strain and dealing with incipient complaints. In addition, participants are given the opportunity to practice, exchange experiences and take away concrete tips to get started.
During training
- Discover your healthy and taxing work postures using imagery.
- Learn how to optimally use muscles to protect joints.
- Get practical tips to reduce physical strain.
Practice different work postures and evaluate them in practice. - Exchange experiences and learn from others.
- Take away concrete advice to start making sustainable improvements right away.
After the training it is possible to receive additional individual counseling. This personal guidance helps you to apply the training optimally in your work environment.
For whom is the training suitable?
Manual handling training, also known as lifting training, is suitable for anyone who has to deal with physical strain during work, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and working in uncomfortable positions. We train employees in sectors such as healthcare, construction, logistics, production environments or road work.
What is the process?
The method is interactive and experiential: theory interspersed with exercises and exchange of experiences.After a plenary part we practice ‘on the job’ with applying the new knowledge, insight and skills.
What is the result?
After the manual handling training, employees have knowledge, understanding and skills in:
- Physical and repetitive strain.
- The risks and their effects on muscles, joints and vitality.
- How physical strain can be favorably affected by improving posture, work habits and the use of assistive devices.
Why choose our training?
With over 25 years of business experience and paramedical knowledge, we offer a unique, hands-on approach. Our training is based on the Mensendieck method, which teaches participants to move more consciously and healthily.
Will the training be customized?
The manual handling training is customized to fit the specific circumstances and objectives of the company. In preparation, we speak with stakeholders such as supervisors, HR and the prevention officer and identify the main areas of concern regarding physical load by observing actions, work postures, work techniques, working conditions and tools.
How will the training be evaluated?
The purpose of an evaluation is to find out whether the training was valuable. In doing so, we examine the following topics:
- Did the participants gain new knowledge and skills?
- Can they apply what they have learned in practice?
- Does the training meet the needs and expectations of the participants and client?
- Was the way the curriculum was delivered effective?
We use the results of this evaluation to make improvements and feed back to the client.
What are follow-up options?
- Check Physical Load Capacity.
- Individual coaching and training.
- Advice on technical, organizational and personal. measures to prevent complaints due to physical strain.
- workplace assessment.
- Training of Ergocoaches Physical Overload.
- Participation in project team.
- Physical stress consultation.
What does 100% satisfaction guarantee mean?
A 100% satisfaction guarantee applies to this training.
Not satisfied then no invoice.
Offering a satisfaction guarantee for Physical Load Training underscores our confidence in the quality and relevance of our training. We are committed to delivering valuable, hands-on learning experiences that are immediately applicable. This assurance assures participants of our commitment to their professional development and satisfaction. It also highlights our commitment to ongoing support and adaptation of course content to the needs and feedback of trainees.