Who is this course for?

This course is for any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace.

Objectives

To learn how to improve manual handling techniques, move and handle loads safely and be able to conduct a personal manual handling risk assessment.

Course Content

• Anatomy of the spine
• Causes of back pain
• Returning back to work
• Moving & Handling Assessments
• Manual Handling Legislation
• Principles of safer Moving & Handling
• Unsafe systems of work
• Equipment demonstrations & practice
• Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Evaluation