Preventing and Managing Discomfort, Pain and Injury
This course builds learners’ understanding of the causes and symptoms of Discomfort, Pain, and Injury (DPI) and the risk factors involved with manual handling. Learners gain knowledge of methods to prevent and manage symptoms and minimise risks.
Preventing and Managing Discomfort, Pain and Injury
Duration: 1 day
Unit Standard:
| Unit # | Name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17591 | Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of Discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI) in the workplace | 3 | 8 |
| 17592 | Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace | 3 | 4 |
This course builds understanding of the causes and symptoms of Discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI) and the risk factors involved with manual handling. Learners gain knowledge of methods to prevent and manage the development of symptoms and how to minimise risk.
- All employees, supervisors, and managers who are involved in repetitive, forceful work or sustained postures where there is a risk of DPI.
- All employees who are involved in planning and/or undertaking manual handling tasks.
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Further Study Options
Certificate in Applied Workplace H&S Practices L3
IMPAC’s programme is designed to provide students with a foundation of health and safety skills and knowledge for application in their workplace. Designed in consultation with New Zealand's health & safety practitioners, this Level 3 Certificate is designed as an achievable and attainable vocational qualification. On completion students will be awarded with the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice - Level Three.
This course is an elective module in the programme. To learn more click here and to enrol please click here.
This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Impac Services Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Education and Training Act.
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