Manual Handling in the Workplace

Service Description

The manual handling in the workplace course highlights the increasing hazard that is muscular-skeletal injury at work. Course duration: half day Assessment: Yes Maximum Capacity: 20 Training target It’s designed for nominated persons who can then advise others within their team on correct moving and lifting techniques to prevent injury and loss. Delegates must be 18+ and have a basic command of the English language to attend this course. We will make every effort to accommodate any special requirements in terms of learning needs and neurodiversity, please get in touch before your course so we can explore how best to support you. Topics covered on this course: • What is manual handling? • Legislation and Statistics: • Risk assessments • Factors relevant to lifting & handling • Common unsafe moving and lifting techniques • Practical demonstrations • Selecting and using equipment