Manual Handling Training

With our extensive network of experienced Health & Safety trainers we can deliver Manual Handling training anywhere in the UK at your premises or at a site of your choice. Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays are all available as part of our 24/7 coverage policy.

Whatever your delegate experience level we have the course for you. Existing certificate holders or complete novice everyone is catered for.

Course Content

Delegates will work through the course to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Health and Safety at work act 1974
• Manual handling regulations
• Management of Health and Safety at work regulations
• Manual handling accident statistics
• Manual handling risk assessments and how risk assessments apply to you
• Introduction to manual handling lifting and carrying safely
• The functions of the spine and muscular system
• Typical injuries caused and how to recognise and avoid potential problems
• Hazard identification and assessment of:
• The task
• The load
• The working environment
• Individual capabilities
• Correct handling techniques
• Practical exercises and tuition in how to avoid injury and strain

Who Should Attend?

Any personnel who are involved in manual handling and lifting at work, or have to train and assess those who are involved in manual handling in the workplace. If you are responsible in any way for the health and safety of people at work then you should attend this course.