Manual Handling

Course Aim

The course aims to teach people techniques which allow them to perform manual handling tasks safely.

Who should attend this course?

All those that undertake lifting procedures in a work environment.

Course Overview

• Manual handling operation regulations 1992
• Accident statistics: causes, prevention and control
• Company brainstorm
• Elimination/ reduction of manual handling
• Manual handling techniques
• Individual capabilities
• The environment
• Person protection equipment
• Dual lifting
• Mechanised lifting aids
• Long term health issues

Duration

Half a day.

For further information, please call 01473 744412