Manual Handling

This course is designed for individuals who are required to carry out safe manual handling of goods in the workplace.

Programme Benefits

By the end of the programme delegates will:

• Know of both their own and the company’s responsibilities under legislation
• Be aware of potential hazards and actions putting them at risk
• Understand and develop safe working practices

The Programme Will Cover:

• Current legislation related to manual handling including assessing risks
• Types of injuries
• Kinetic methods of lifting
• Lifting from a variety of situations i.e. shelves, pallets, ground, vehicles and tables or to suit individual customers working environments
• Actions which put you most at risk
• Personal protective equipment
• Manual movement of heavy loads
• Practical exercises
• Estimation of weights to be lifted

Certification

Delegates will receive an MGTS certificate of attendance.