Manual Handling

Course Title: Manual Handling

Aim

The aim of this training is to provide the learner with the knowledge, practical
skills and attitude to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that
will prevent injury.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Course Content

• Dangers of careless and unskilled methods
• Principles of levers and laws of motion
• Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
• How the body is harmed through incorrect handling techniques
• How to handle loads safely
• Lifting to and from ground level
• Lifting to and from a height
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Other organisation specific lifting tasks
• Competence testing

Who Should Attend?

All staff engaged in manual handling activities during their working day

Maximum Participants:

Maximum of 12 per course

Assessment:

Each participant will be assessed on their practical manual handling techniques.
A completed manual handling assessment form for each participant will be supplied to their employer.

Accreditation:

Each learner, on successful completion of the Manual Handling training Course
will receive an EnvaSafe certificate, which is valid for 3 years.

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