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Overview
This one-day Manual Handling course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to
safely perform manual handling tasks in the workplace. The course covers the principles of
manual handling, the risks involved, and the correct techniques to minimize the chance of
injury. Practical sessions allow participants to apply the learned techniques in a controlled
environment.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will understand the importance of manual handling,
recognize common risks, and demonstrate proper techniques for lifting, carrying, pushing,
and pulling. They will apply ergonomics principles to improve practices, conduct risk
assessments, and use manual handling aids and equipment correctly to prevent injuries and
maintain a safe work environment.
Content
Manual Handling Basics
- What is Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Injuries
- Employer and Employee Duties
Injuries and Fitness
- Common injuries
- What is fitness
Manual Handling Techniques
- Mechanics of movement
- The 8 Steps of lifting
- Lifting from low levels
- Lifting from a height
- Carrying
- Pushing and Pulling
Ergonomics and Bio-mechanics
- Ergonomics and the spinal column
- Musculoskeletal System
- Secondary liability
- Bio-mechanics
Risk Assessments
- What is a Risk Assessment
- Risk Factors
- Principles of Manual Handling
- Risk Assessments – TILE
You will learn how to
- What is the current legislation
- Anatomy and Bio-mechanics
- Principles of Manual Handling and
- the TILE system
- How to lift correctly and Lifting
- Techniques
- Dangers of careless and unskilled
- methods
- How to conduct a manual
- handling risk assessment
Audience
This course is designed for all
employees who are required to
perform manual handling tasks as
part of their job. It is suitable for
workers in a variety of industries,
including construction,
manufacturing, healthcare, and
office environments. No prior
experience or training in manual
handling is required.
Classroom and Virtual training
options
Online Course Materials
Duration
½ Day
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