Principles of Manual Handling Level 2 1/2 day (4 hours)

It is suitable for all employees as it helps understand the risks in the workplace and how to avoid injuries.

Topics Covered

  • Common manual handling injuries

  • Manual handling laws and roles and responsibilities of employers and employees

  • Stages involved in a manual handling risk assessment

  • Safe movement principles

  • Manual handling and the musculoskeletal system

  • Theory of safe manual handling principles, including:

  1. - preparing for a lift

  2. - solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object

  3. - team manual handling

  • Manual handling equipment:

  1. - types of manual handling aids and equipment

  2. - Maintenance and requirements for testing

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