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Manual Handling Training
Companies have a legal requirement to make sure their staff know how to lift and carry items correctly.
This course provides guidance on moving objects safely, lifting and handling procedures and the kind of injuries that can be caused by incorrect handling.
It promotes safe handling techniques through practical exercises to encourage correct behaviours.
150.00 Per Person
0.5 Day
8
Who Should Attend?
This half-day Manual Handling course is for anyone involved in lifting and moving loads, whether manually or with lifting equipment.
Pricing Information
We can come to you if you are making a group booking for a business, if you would prefer to book direct, please click the contact us button.
Alternatively look at our available dates on the tab above and you can book to join available courses run at our offices at Buckshaw, Chorley.
Pre-Requisites?
This half-day Manual Handling course is for anyone involved in lifting and moving loads, whether manually or with lifting equipment.
Aims & Objectives
Understand how to carry out an assessment of the risk before undertaking a manual handling task, therefore avoiding dangerous and costly mistakes.
Learn the correct techniques for lifting and moving and mechanical aids available to reduce risk of injury.
Course Content
Definition of manual handling
Manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur
How to carry out safe manual handling including good
handling technique
Appropriate systems of work for the individual's tasks and
environment
Use of mechanical aids
Includes Practical session
Full Award Assessment
Once the delegate has successfully completed the manual handling course and the practical assessment you will receive an ABS certificate of competence.