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MANUAL HANDLING

By the end of this ½ day course, delegates should be able to explain what is meant by the term ‘Manual Handling’ and give examples. They will be able to identify various causes of manual handling injuries, explain the principles for controlling manual handling risks, understand what an employee can expect from a manual handling assessment and demonstrate an understanding of the manual handling operations regulations.

The course consists of:

· Introduction and registration

· What is manual handling

· Types and causes of injuries

· Assessments

· Control measures

· The human spine

· Lever principle

· Lifting zones

· Repetitive strain

· Lifting and lowering

· Pulling and pushing

· Stability

· Awkward loads

· Space constraints

· Manual handling operations regulations 1992

· Employee responsibilities

· Risk avoidance

· The Task, Load, Environment and individual capabilities

· Good handling techniques

· Practical exercise/Theory test

For more information please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Team on 01925 222455.