Principles of manual handling, the potential for injuries and prevention measures
Manual Handling – Safe Lifting
Duration: Half day
Who is the Course For? This course is for all staff and introduces them to their responsibilities for their own welfare with regard to safe lifting. It is useful for those lifting objects or people during the working day.
Instructor/Trainee Ratio: Max: 1:8 Min 1:4
Course Content: Employers / employee Responsibilities under the Manual Handling Regulations, Anatomy and causes of injury, Bio-mechanics, Principles of Safe Handling, Practical exercise in workplace
Principles of manual handling, the potential for injuries and prevention measures