Manual Handling Awareness

Manual handling occurs in almost every workplace and at any one time someone will be moving objects as part of their every day work activities. Work-related accidents result in around 6 million lost working days each year, with back injuries continuing to account for a high proportion of these. Manual handling activities cause more than one-third of all injuries lasting over three days that are reported each year in the UK.
Manual handling activities are covered by specific legislation (Manual Handling Operations Regulations) which places obligations on employers and employees to try to reduce the number of employees being injured through lifting and moving loads at work.

Course Content
All bespoke courses can be tailored to business and individual needs and typically the content of the course will cover the following topics:

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Employer/employee roles and responsibilities
Typical hazards associated with lifting and handling
The structure of the back
Causes of injuries
Correct posture
Safe lifting technique and use of mechanical aids
Introduction to manual handling assessment

Delivery:	In house
Category:	Manual Handling Operations