Manual Handling Training 

Duration 1 day or half day
No. of Participants Maximum 12 delegates

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain, currently affecting 1.0 million people a year and costing society £5.7 billion. MSDs affect the muscles, joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. This course is designed to introduce manual handling safe practices in the workplace at all levels and experiences.

Course content includes:

  • Introduction to manual handling
  • Statistical evidence
  • Legislation
  • Understanding anatomy related to manual handling
  • The leverage effect
  • Causes of back pain
  • Introduction to base movement
  • Top heavy movement
  • Duel lifting techniques
  • Team lifting techniques
  • Personal protective equipment
  • The use of mechanised lifting aids
  • Workplace specific practical application.
  • Client specific policies and procedures

 

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