Manual Handling Training

Who Should Attend?

All personnel who are involved in the movement of loads.

Objectives

On completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Lift and handle loads safely
• Recognise a load which is too heavy or awkward
• Understand the limitations of the spine and muscular system

Course Content

• Dangers of careless and unskilled methods
• Principles of levers and laws of motion
• Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
• How the body is harmed through incorrect handling techniques
• How to handle loads safely
• Practice in safe handling of loads:
  • Lifting to and from ground level
  • Lifting to and from a height
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Supporting

Training Methods

Training is provided through Power Point or Video Presentation, open class discussion and through practical work.

Duration: 1 day Refresher
Max: 10 People