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Manual Handing Principles
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Delivered In-Person
3 hours 30 minutes
Beginner level
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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
Flex WorkSpaces, Norwich HouseSavile StreetHullHU1 3ESUnited Kingdom
Norwich House is on the first floor of Flex Workspaces! The entrance appears to be on Dock Street (opposite the BBC Building) Use the intercom on the righthand door, press 1 and ask for Pathways!
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