Manual Handling

If you are involved in manual handling at your workplace, it is important you learn the principles of safe handling and the risks associated with manual handling.

Description

Topics covered in the manual handling course:

  • Using mechanical aids
  • Managing risks
  • Cause of back pain
  • Proper and safe lifting techniques
  • Manual handling legislation
  • Assessing manual handling tasks

 

Experience required: None
 
Course duration: 4 hours
 
Number of delegates: 1 – 10
 
Location: On-site and training centre

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