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Manual Handing Principles

Highlights

  • Delivered In-Person

  • Beginner level

Description

Course Overview

This Manual Handling Awareness Course provides a clear understanding of what manual handling involves and the regulations that apply to manual handling tasks. Learners will explore safe handling techniques, develop good habits, and discover practical solutions including the use of mechanical aids to reduce risk.

⚠️ Important:


This is an awareness course only. If your role includes manual handling as part of your daily duties, you will also need further practical training. Please contact us to arrange this additional training.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define manual handling and demonstrate the correct techniques.

  • Understand legislation relevant to manual handling and how to remain compliant.

  • Recognise safe handling practices and develop good working habits.

  • Assess manual handling situations, identify risks, and decide when to use mechanical aids.

  • Understand the impact on the body of incorrect handling and the dangers it poses.

  • Identify professions most at risk from poor handling techniques.

Location

1st Floor, Norwich House Savile Street, HU1 3ES, United Kingdom, Hull

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