MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING

Course Objectives

Back injuries are still one of the most common lost time injuries at work and as a result employers must look to give all employees training, information and instruction in correct lifting techniques.

This half day course will cover these subjects and give delegates an understanding of the current health and safety legislation relating to this subject.

The course will allow for practical exercises in correct lifting and handling.

Course Content

• Health and safety law

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

• The body and how it lifts

• Kinetic lifting techniques

• Practical demonstrations and exercises

Course designed for

Anybody who will be involved in manual handling as part of their role.