Safety Training

Live Remote Manual Handling Training

Course Date(s) 16th October 2026 , 23rd October 2026 , 30th October 2026 , 6th November 2026 , 13th November 2026 , 20th November 2026 , 27th November 2026 , 4th December 2026 , 11th December 2026 , 11th December 2026

Delegates will be invited to join the "Live Remote Training course" and following completion of the theory section, will need to demonstrate correct lifting techniques before being certified

Manual Handling training includes practical assessment of approved lifting techniques using general items only. For workplace specific lifting, it is the employers responsibility to conduct appropriate risk assessments for all relevant workplace manual handling activities

Aims:

This manual handling course is intended for all personnel who are involved in the movement of loads. Topics covered include; anatomy of the spine and practical manual handling techniques.

Course Content:

Course Content: Introduction Aim and objectives. Employers and Employees obligations in relation to manual handling at work. Structure and function of the spine. Causes of back pain. How to avoid backache. Methods of lifting/putting down, carrying, loading, unloading, pushing, pulling and reaching. Practice for all methods included in No. 8. Dealing with different types of loads at work. Alternative methods of moving loads at work. Evaluation of training.

Course Duration

4 hrs

Number of Delegates

Certification

Delegates will receive a Shorcontrol Safety Certificate following successful completion