Manual Handling Course

The Manual Handling Course is aimed at employees who are involved in regular lifting. The course enables students to plan lifts and carry out correct lifting practice, by following basic manual handling techniques.  The adherence to these principles will reduce injury, absence from work, and may reduce the risk of litigation.

Manual Handling is lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling loads.

The course also provides information on the human spinal system, risk assessment, the legal responsibility of employers and employees along with techniques for the prevention of accidents.

The course involves knowledge development, and a series of practical exercises, followed by scenarios that allow the students to put their skills into practise.

Course Duration
3-4 hours usually 9.00am – 1.00 p.m.  or 1.00 p.m -5.00 p.m.

Course size
Maximum course size 12 people.

Assessment
Participants are required to complete the practical exercises and scenarios prior to certification.

Certificate
An A4 Wall certificate is issued on successful completion of the course.  Manual Handling Skills should be refreshed at regular intervals.

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