Principles of Manual Handling

Designed for all staff who lift or move items in any way shape or form.

Length: 1 day.
Examining Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

To provide delegates with the practical knowledge and skills to carry out correct lifting techniques and risk assessments on manual handling tasks. Understand their duties under the Manual Handling Regulations 1992 and current legislation.

Outline programme

• Overview of current legislation
• Duties of the employer & employee
• Types of Accidents
• Cost of Accidents
• Understanding the sine(Anatomy)
• Causes of back pain
• Work related upper-limb disorders
• Principles of ergonomics in the workplace
• Principles of Risk Assessment
• Correct lifting techniques
• Lifting with mechanical aids

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