Health & Safety

The Manual Handling Course will help employers comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. It 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 [More...]