Manual Handling

The Manual Handling course will help raise awareness and develop the knowledge and skills regarding ‘manual handling techniques’.

Course Content:

The course covers the following key areas:

What does ‘manual handling’ mean?
Types of injuries
Risk assessments
Safe systems at work
Safe handling techniques
Guidelines for lifting and lowering
Team handling
Mechanical aids
Outcomes:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

Appreciate types of injury that may be caused
Recognise the correct position and grip for manual handling operations ie:
1. Lifting

2. Lowering

3. Pushing

3. Pulling

Select suitable methods of manually moving loads based on size, weight and shape
A short question paper will be completed to reflect the learning outcomes.