Course aim:

The aim of this Manual Handling Training Course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and attitude to perform manual handling tasks safety. This is to ensure that the organisation is compliance with the HSA’s requirements.

 Course learning outcomes:

On completion of this Manual Handling Training Course you will be able to:

• Assess manual handling tasks
• Understand the limitations of the spine and muscular system
• Lift and handle loads safely

Course Content:

• Legislation
• Anatomy
• Biomechanics
• Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Mechanical Equipment
• Nutrition
• Fitness & Flexibility
• Principles of safe Manual Handling

• Practice in safe handling of loads:
  – Lifting to and from ground level

  – Lifting to and from a height

  – Pushing

  – Pulling

  – Lifting bags/sacks

  – Team Lifting (as appropriate)

Manual Handling Training Course Duration:

This manual handling course is delivered over 3 hours

Manual Handling Training Course Certification:

On successful completion of this Manual Handling Course learners will receive a Manual Handling certificate from Euromedical.

Manual Handling Training Course Location:

This manual handling course will be delivered at your premises.