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Manual Handling Awareness
| Level | Introduction |
| Date/Venue | |
| Duration | 1/2 day |
| Time | 9:30 to 12:30 or 13:30 to 16:30 |
| Price | Net - £90.00 VAT - £15.75 Gross - £105.75 |
Introduction
More than a quarter of reported accidents at work are associated with the manual handling of loads. Manual handling regulations provide best working practices and provide clear lifting procedures that are vital to safe operations within every organisation. The course is for anyone who carries out manual handling at work.
Course Aim
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For delegates to gain a clear understanding of safe methods of lifting in order to prevent injury
Course Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Understand the principles of lifting
Demonstrate safe lifting methods
Analyse your own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with your manager or supervisor
Content
Responsibilities of the employer and employees'Areas of the body affected by poor techniquesExamples of injuries to the spineAll day back care principles [social activities]Lifting equipment and their suitabilityPractical lifting tasks by delegates
Course Includes
Refreshments and course materials.
Training Venues for scheduled courses at: Whiteley - Southampton, Salisbury, Basingstoke
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COSHH Risk Assessment - DSE Assessor - Manual Handling Awareness - Supervisors Site Safety and H&S Awareness
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