Prevention and control of Musculo-skeletal disorders, such as manual handling injuries, has been identified as a priority by the Health and Safety Commission.

Given that 34% of all reportable injuries relate to manual handling, that 65% of manual handling injuries are strains or sprains and of these that 45% of injuries are to the back, it makes good business sense to reduce the risks involved in manual handling.

This course gives useful practical advice on how to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling.

Who should attend?

Managers, supervisors, safety representatives and individual employees.

Duration of Course:

˝ - 1 day

Prior Knowledge:

Not Required

Course Content:

Legislation

Assessment of manual handling risks

Control of risks

Task

Load

Individual

Environment

Aims of course:

To have an understanding of how manual handling injuries occur and affect individuals

To be able to assess risks from manual handling

To recognize and implement work practices that avoid the need for manual handling

To train candidates in safe manual handling techniques and the avoidance of harm

Certificated:

Certificates will be issued by Principal People