Manual Handling
Who is this course for?
This course is for any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace.
Objectives
To learn how to improve manual handling techniques, move and handle loads safely and be able to conduct a personal manual handling risk assessment.
Course Content
- Anatomy of the spine
- Causes of back pain
- Returning back to work
- Moving & Handling Assessments
- Manual Handling Legislation
- Principles of safer Moving & Handling
- Unsafe systems of work
- Equipment demonstrations & practice
- Manual Handling Risk Assessment
- Evaluation
Course Benefits
Over 33% of all work related injuries are from manual handling. In fact back injuries are the biggest cause of staff absence in the UK and yet most are preventable!
This manual handling course is a superb way to show your staff how to lift safely in a high impact 3 hour course. Once your staff have attended this course, they will know have to look after their back properly and your business will be protected from the cost absenteeism and litigation.
From as little as £33 per person, this course is a sound investment!
Training Courses Held at Imperial Wharf, London
| Date | Thu 1st Jul, 2010 Tue 28th Sep, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3½ Hours (9.30am - 1pm) |
| Fee | £75.00 per delegate |
Training Courses Held at Your Place of Work
| Date | Your choice |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3-4 hours (short day) |
| Fee | £495+VAT
(15 delegates max)
As little as £33 per delegate |
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If you would like to discuss or book a course please
contact us on
0844 870 8770
or
click here to download a booking form
