Manual handling training

Who’s it for?

Each employer has a responsibility to make suitable and sufficient assessments of all such manual handling operations. This course can help attendees understand all aspects of lifting and handling.

Course overview

The course defines manual handling and teaches attendees about the regulations surrounding handling items in the workplace. It gives examples of ‘safe habits’ and provides practical manual handling solutions and techniques for lifting.

This is an awareness course and should you need practical training we can help organise this.

Example course outline

The manual handling course will give all delegates the information they need to carry loads in the workplace in a safe way
How to carry out manual handling risk assessments
Highlighting the responsibilities of employees and employers when it comes to safe manual handling

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