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Outdoor worker / Public works (Face-2-Face training)

Outdoor worker / Public works (Face-2-Face training)

Regular price $1,295.00
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This workshop incorporates dozens of case studies derived from an extensive best practices project involving many municipalities. Hands-on exercises apply techniques drawn from a variety of public works jobs.

Participants learn when and how to:

1. Know when to say NO! (and find an alternative way to get the task done)

2. Arch your back after sitting, before you start to work

3. Tighten the abdominal muscles at the start of the effort

4. Maintain the low back curve

5. Keep the load close and take a step closer to minimise reach

6. Make a good base of support

7. Avoid twisting

8. Test the object weight

9. Use the golfer’s lift

10. Lift half the load at a time

11. Divert forces around the spine

12. Use momentum

13. Optimize the direction of force

14. Get a good grip

15. Minimize effort

16. Use the tools provided

17. Take a break from “heavy” tasks

18. Keep fit

This session is two hours in length; fee is for one full day on-site. Run the same session multiple times, or a variety of sessions. Mileage from the closest ergonomist's office will be charged after the session at a rate of $0.68/km. Course materials are also charged afterwards, at a rate of $8 per person. Includes a poster/handout and multi-pen.