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Manual Handling Awareness

Introduction

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), many of which are caused by manual handling activities, are the most common cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain, currently affecting 1.0 million people a year and costing society £5.7 billion. MSDs affect the muscles, joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. This 1 day course will enable delegates to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks in co-operation with their managers and supervisors. The risk of injury from a manual handling task will be increased where workers do not have the information or training necessary to enable them to work safely.

Who will benefit?

This course is intended for employees, whose job involves a significant amount of manual handling, including frequent or repetitive handling of light loads and the handling of particularly large or heavy loads.

Learning outcomes

This course provides an insight into the risks associated with moving and handling and teaches safer lifting and carrying techniques.

Programme

• The Manual Handling Regulations and employee responsibilities
• Other relevant health and safety legislation
• Employer and employee responsibilities 
• Causes and prevention of back pain and other musculoskeletal injuries
• Key principles manual handling techniques applicable to their workplace requirements.
• The kinetic lifting technique
• Identifying and assessing key factors that increase the risk of a manual handling injury
• The use of appropriate mechanical aids
• Points to consider during team lifting
• Strategies to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries including the use of ergonomics

Training Method

A mixture of PowerPoint presentation and syndicate exercises. There will be an end of course multiple choice test paper. 

Duration

Half a day 

We usually aim to start the course at 9am and finish by 12.30pm

Price

Public Course: £39.95 + vat per person inclusive of all training material, certificates and tea/coffee

In Company Training

If you would prefer, we can arrange for training courses to be delivered on-site at your premises. 

To discuss your company's on-site training requirements either call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk for a free no obligation quote

To book a course, please click the "Find Course Dates" button to find a scheduled course, or call us on 01684 297172 or email info@soteriasafety.co.uk