Course description
Principles of Manual Handling
This course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, introducing candidates to the risks of manual handling and the controls available. This course is suitable for all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages including both industrial and office workers.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Any persons who has to lift, carry or move items as part of their role.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On completion of this course candidates will be able to:
- Identify the hazards of manual handling
- Identify the risks involved and controls available
- Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment
Certification:
Following successful completion candidates will be awarded a certificate.
Training Course Content
- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and the control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the manual handling operations regulation
Course delivery details
We do not offer open courses unfortunately as we like to adapt and personalise our courses to customer specific needs and requirements upon request.
Expenses
Dependant on location