Moving & Handling courses
Principles
Course Content
This 4 hour course provides an insight into the risks associated with moving and handling and teaches safer lifting and carrying techniques. Course content includes:
- The law relating to Manual Handling, associated roles and responsibilities and relevant Health & Safety information
- Spinal anatomy, relevant structure and function
- Causes of back pain and other handling related injuries
- Risk assessment
- Safer lifting techniques and team handling
Certification
The certificate for successful completion of this course is valid for three years
Availability
Classes may be run on a scheduled basis, others can be organised as demand requires.
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