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Manual Handling

Who should attend:

This course is for any persons who  undertake manual handling activities within the workplace. The course will provide candidates with the skills required to safely handle materials by adopting a safe lifting and handling technique.

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Manual Handling

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Content:

  • Relevant legislation, HSE statistics and definitions.
  • The Spine.
  • Back Injuries & other related injuries.
  • Types of load.
  • Assessing the risks (LITE) - ‘Risk Assessment’ activity.
  • Mechanical lifting aids.
  • Safe lifting techniques – Individual and team lifting.
  • Tutor and delegate demonstrations and practice assessment.

A refresher is available for those who have completed the full course previously.