Manual Handling Awareness

Working in land-based industries, lifting and carrying is likely to be part of your daily working life. Poor manual handling contributes significantly to absenteeism in the workplace, and injuries can have a prolonged impact on the day-to-day life of affected individuals. It is important that manual handling is done correctly to avoid injury. This half day Lantra accredited course gives you the practical knowledge you need to understand the risks involved if you handle items incorrectly.

You'll learn the basic skills of manual handling with background theory and practice. You'll look at the types of injuries caused by incorrect handling and how to stay safe when performing tasks. You will cover;

Introduction to manual handling

Manual handling and the law

The musculoskeletal system

Mechanics of movement

Types of manual handling injuries

Risk assessment

Control measures for reducing the risks of harm

Principles of safer handling

Manual handling equipment

If we are delivering other training for you at your site, why not add this course to your training programme?