1-Hour Handling Heavy Materials and Proper Lifting Technique

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This course is a General Elective approved by the New York City Department of Buildings that can help fulfill the requirement for an individual applying for a Site Safety Training (SST) card. This is awareness level training only and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training Card.

Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. This course provides an understanding of the effects of overexertion and muscle skeleton issues and the factors that contribute to lifting injury. The course will also help you to eliminate heavy lifting by utilizing simple mechanisms, lifting equipment (Engineering Controls), techniques like buddy system, and proper lifting work practices by demonstrating Cardboard box exercises.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a 1-hour  Handling Heavy Materials and Proper Lifting Techniques  certificate on your SST card.

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1 Hours in-Classroom

English - Spanish