Physical Strain

Learning targets

Do you want to know the risks of physical strain and how to prevent potential health damage? The Physical Strain course, which lasts half a day, raises awareness among professionals who regularly lift or move heavy objects during their work. To enhance awareness of the risks, the course is fully tailored to the company’s situation and the participants' roles.

The physical strain course is not a regular lifting training but an awareness course on physical strain. The focus is primarily on knowledge about physical risks: how do these arise, and what can you do to prevent health damage?

The following topics are covered:

Theory section:

• introduction to physical strain
• how the body works
• what causes complaints
• how to recognize risk factors in your work situation

Practical section:

• training actions that are perceived as heavy
• using proper lifting techniques
• making optimal use of tools such as a pallet truck, hand truck, or dolly

After completing this course, you will know:

• what the risks of physical strain are
• how to prevent potential health damage

World Water Academy offers this course in collaboration with Kader Academy.