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.

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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.

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Course Duration

4 hrs

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Number of Delegates

8

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Certification

Delegates will receive a Shorcontrol Safety Certificate following successful completion