Manual Hanling Training

To raise delegates awareness of correct manual handling techniques and provide a greater understanding of how to prevent injury.

COURSE OUTLINE

Objectives

By actively participating in this course delegates will be able to:

• Be aware of the legislation relating to manual handling.
• Be aware of the types of physical injury and causes of back pain associated with poor manual handling techniques.
• Understand the function and structures of the spine.
• Know the correct method of lifting/handling and demonstrate a “base movement”.

Course Content

• Defining manual handling
• Key legislation
• Statistics & the scale of the problem

The effects of manual handling on the human body (spine)

• The t.i.l.e. Principle
• Practical overview
• Questions and answers
• Post course questionnaire

NO. OF CANDIDATES: Any

DURATION: 1 Day

End of course assessment method: Question and Answer

Awards: Level 1 Certificate in Manual Handling (Valid for 1Yr)

Awarding Body: (Gained Train the Trainer & Manual Handling Certificate)