Principles of Manual Handling

This course is aimed at persons or staff that are wishing  to carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces delegates to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Course Information

Candidates objectives and learning outcomes from this will be:

• To explain what is meant by the term manual handling and give examples
• To explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples
• To state the principles for controlling manual handlings risks and apply these in a practical context
• To understanding risk assessments and the legal implications
• To read and understand the manual

Course Content

• Understand risk assessment
• The legal background
• Injuries caused
• Safe lifting
• Riddor
• Back care
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Understand ergonomics

Course Administration

Course Duration:  4 hours 

All manuals, coursework materials and assessments are provided  by G & T Training Services are included in the price of the course. All training resources are also provided.

Conducted at the site of employment or at a designated training venue approved by G & T Training Services.

Date and times to suit venues.

Maximum of 12 persons.