Manual Handling
COURSE AIMS
This course aims to equip delegates with the necessary skills required for the safe lifting of loads and raises awareness of the associated safety requirements.
COURSE CONTENT
The course will cover the following topics:
- Health and Safety Law and relevant legislation
- Anatomy and mechanics of lifting
- Mechanics of manual handling and individual capabilities
- Lifting tasks - avoiding injuries from manual handling
- Risk Assessment
- Lifting safely - correct handling technique
- Instructor demonstration of kinetic lifting and assessment of candidate kinetic lifting techniques
- Summary and question exercise
COURSE BENEFITS
After completing the course, participants will have in depth knowledge of the correct handling techniques required to lift heavy loads safely, avoiding injury within the workplace.
The participant will receive a Manual Handling training certificate upon completion of the course.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is perfectly suited to anyone dealing with any lifting and manual handling of goods within the workplace.
INTERESTED
Manual Handling ½ Day £55.00 + VAT
This course is bespoke and can be tailored to your company’s training requirements.
FUNDING
Funding is available and is subject to eligibility. Please contact us for further details.