This half day course is designed for employees who are carrying out lifting and handling tasks as part of their work.
It will cover the following topics:
- The employers and employees responsibilities for HSE compliance
- Basic spinal anatomy and biomechanics
- Common types and mechanisms of manual handling injuries
- How to identify and reduce risks of manual handling relative to work practices and individual behaviour (method of lifting, posture, benefits of exercise etc.)
- How to identify and reduce risks of manual handling relative to the task, the load, the working environment and the individual capacity
- Demonstration and practice of basic handling techniques
- Discussion of manual handling problems specific to employees
Maximum class size 12 participants.
Call one of the team today to discuss all your training requirements 0333 577 0248