Safe Lifting Operations
A complete, OSHA-aligned manual materials handling program covering the legal framework, spinal biomechanics, the NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation, correct technique, engineering and administrative controls, and program management. Includes an interactive Safe Lifting Operations Simulator with hazard-spotting, lift-sequencing, and risk-decision practice, plus a live NIOSH Recommended Weight Limit calculator.
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 26 Lessons
- 120 Minutes
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- Orientation and the Business CaseSet expectations, establish why manual handling injuries matter, and confirm baseline understanding.3
- What OSHA Actually RequiresThe real legal position: the General Duty Clause, the applicable specific standards, and why there is no numerical lifting limit.4
- Anatomy, Risk Factors, and Early Warning SignsHow the spine is actually injured, the risk factors OSHA associates with back disorders, and the duty to report early symptoms.4
- The NIOSH Lifting Equation in PracticeThe recognized voluntary method for evaluating a lift, applied hands-on with a live calculator, including the limits of its validity.4
- Safe Lifting Technique, Step by StepThe full procedural core of the course: planning, the eight-step lift, the power zone, carrying, pushing, pulling, team lifts, and special situations.5
- Interactive Practice: The Safe Lifting Operations SimulatorDeliberate practice in a simulator: spot the hazards, perform the lift, and make the right risk decision.3
- Controls, Equipment, and the WorkplaceFixing the job rather than blaming the worker: the hierarchy of controls, mechanical aids, storage and housekeeping standards, PPE, and the back belt evidence.5
- Building the Program: For Supervisors and EmployersTurning knowledge into a defensible written program with job hazard analysis, recordkeeping, and measurable improvement.3
- CertificationThe final examination and course wrap-up.2
Safe Lifting Operations Final Exam
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