Manual Handling

Who should attend?

All employees, as per the current 1993 Manual Handling Regulations.

Duration

3/4 hours

Course content

1. Anatomy of the spine and muscular system
2. Video - Manual Handling
3. Principals of levers and laws of motion
4. How the body is harmed through incorrect handling techniques
5. Importance of physical fitness
6. Personal protective equipment
7. How to handle loads safely
8. Practice in handling loads safely, example of practical work
9. Lifting to and from ground level
10. Lifting to and from a height
11. Pushing
12. Pulling
13. Legislation
14. Lifting bags, or other loads appropriate to the workplace

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