Manual Handling

Course Aim

The sessions cover the legal aspects of manual handling and how these apply to attendees. This will enable them to understand their legal obligations and in turn help the employer comply with their legal duty.

Course Content

What is manual handling?
Accidents and injuries from manual handling
Consequences arising from manual handling injuries
Causes of manual handling injuries
Causes of back pain
The spine, its structure and function
Four basic requirements for manual handling
Risk assessment and manual handling
The kinetic method of safe lifting.
Practical demonstration