Course Content:
- What is manual handling
- Manual handling injuries
- Legislation
- Assessment of manual handling operations
- Manual handling techniques
Course Outline:
- This course is designed for persons who will carry out manual handling activities
- Delegates will understand the correct and recommended ways to lift items
- Covers legislative requirements
- Course outlines bet practice and recommendations on how to control manual handling hazards and prevent injuries
- Course is informative and gets delegates thinking about correct manual handing techniques and alternative measures
- Delegates will be expected to complete an assessment and a practical assessment
Course Objectives:
- Teach delegates how to review manual handling operations
- Delegates must know the legislative requirements associated with manual handling
- Able to demonstrate correct manual handling techniques