Principles of Manual Handling Certificate

Appropriate for all employees. Manual Handling is the movement or support of any items using physical effort and includes the use of mechanical aids such as trucks and trolleys.

What subjects are covered?

• The process of manual handling in the workplace

• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them

• Manual handling assessment and control options

• Responsibilities imposed by the manual handling operations regulations

Learning outcomes

• On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:

• Identify the hazards of manual handling

• Identify the risks involved and controls available

• Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment