Description

The finer details
This is a training only half day course. But in that time 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.

Course sessions:
• 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.
When you’ve completed the course you’ll get
a training certificate.

Who should attend?
Whether you are an employee or self-employed and work in a
controlled environment, our course is for you. It is especially
important if you are carrying out repetitive tasks that involve
manual handling.

What will be covered?
By the end of our course you’ll be able to:
• State the principles of safe lifting to minimise risk of injury
• Be aware of parts of your body that are at risk of injury due to poor handling techniques
and understand common injuries and how they occur
• Better recognise the you handle of manual handling and how to help reduce them in your
workplace.