Manual Handling Techniques
To raise awareness of manual handling hazards and enable delegates to employ suitable techniques when lifting, pushing or pulling a load.
£95.00 – £595.00
Who should attend?
Personnel involved in manual handling operations at work.
Duration: Half-Day (3 hours)
Course programme
- The causes of manual handling accidents
- Human anatomy and manual handling
- Preparation for lifting and assessing the load
- Lifting from the floor, waist height and above shoulder level
- Team lifting
- Use of mechanical handling aids
Objectives
- Assess a load and decide if it can be lifted safely
- Employ a suitable technique when handling a load
- Direct and participate in a team lifting operation
- Relate the training to activities away from work
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