Manual Handling

Course Information

Programme Aim:

The aim of this course is to ensure that participants understand the importance of using correct Manual Handling techniques whilst providing the knowledge and skills to perform Manual Handling tasks correctly and safely.

Outline Syllabus:

  • Manual Handling legislation
  • Anatomy and Physiology of the back
  • Common back injuries resulting from incorrect manual handling
  • Biomechanics of manual handling
  • Workplace ergonomics
  • Hazard identification & Risk assessment
  • Manual handling demonstration, practice and assessment

Participant Profile:

This course is a perfect match for you or your staff if the work requires or will potentially include the lifting or moving of loads. All staff who are engaged in manual handling tasks on a day to day basis should have the ability to do this safely for their own and the employers benefit. During this course we will cover everything you need to know in order for you to gain Manual Handling Certification. In addition this will assist the employee and employer in meeting the requirements of Health and Safety at Work regulations.

Terms & Conditions

  • A full refund will be granted if a booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the booking.
  • If a booking is cancelled after 24 hours there will be a 50% charge and 50% of the booking fee will be refunded.
  • No refund will be granted if a booking is cancelled within 7 days of the course date.

Course Dates

No Course Dates scheduled. Please contact us if you would like to be notified when this course will be run again.

Course Details

Objective:

  • Participants will understand the anatomy of the back and the causes of common back injuries
  • Participants will have an understanding of the principles of safe manual handling
  • Participants will have the ability to perform manual handling correctly

Duration: 3 hours

Method:

A Power point presentation will be used to provide students with the requisite knowledge of Manual Handling and the ability to apply this knowledge into their work practice. This session will include a practical demonstration of manual handling techniques followed by student practice and finally an assessment of the student’s skills.

Qualification:

Manual Handling Certification valid for 2 years.

Price: on application