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Principles of Manual Handling

The Principles of Manual Handling course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and safely carry out manual handling tasks.

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Course typeAdapt in-house course
Duration1 day
Course levelNovice
Price£125 + VAT per person
CertificationCertificate on completion
On-siteAvailable at your premises
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Principles of Manual Handling

About this course

The Principles of Manual Handling course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and safely carry out manual handling tasks. The course covers topics such as the importance of manual handling, anatomy and physiology, identifying hazards and risks, safe lifting techniques, and team lifting.

It can be delivered as a half-day or one-day program.

Those who need to learn about practical manual handling techniques should stay on for a full-day training session.

Course content

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • State the definition of manual handling, the main causes of manual handling injuries and the reasons for manual handling training
  • Describe the function and shape of the human spine
  • Describe the function of the intervertebral discs
  • Understand the effects of static loading and the risks involved in team lifting
  • Demonstrate an understanding of formal and dynamic risk assessment
  • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for manual handling operations
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
  • Describe and demonstrate safe handling techniques and mechanical aids

Who should attend

This qualification has been developed for those already working, or preparing to work, in the industry and who will be required to complete manual handling operations as part of their working duties.

Delegate Requirements: Delegates should be physically fit, and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.

Novice: This course is designed for the complete Novice delegate however it will be equally suitable for delegates with experience and those

Qualification

Delegates receive a certificate on successful completion of the course.

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