Manual Handling

Did you know that one third of all workers absence in the UK is accounted for by back problems? There are 1000 manual handling accidents reported each week, and 5.5 million working days are lost each year. This is why it is essential to train staff to handle objects correctly, in order to reduce the risk of injury at work. Training your staff could ultimately save your company time and money. This course provides an insight into the risks associated with moving and handling and teaches safer lifting and carrying techniques.

Outline of the day
  • Basic Legal Requirements
  • Mechanics of Body Movement
  • Hazard Identification and Assessment
  • Group Lifting
  • Analysis of Movement
  • The fundamental lifting, pushing and pulling, turning and carrying
Completion Objectives
  • Identify all Manual Handling activities
  • List the risks associated with Manual Handling
  • Demonstrate the correct ergonomic
  • Kinetic approach to lifting and moving objects
  • State how to look after their backs

 
Who should attend?
Site based and Office based staff members could be at risk from injury.
Duration?
Location?
Half Day

Forum Business Centre
Worcester Road
Stourport On Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9BZ

Tel: 01299 878363
Fax: 01299 871768