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07 September 2010
Manual Handling

 

BSD Training run Manual Handling courses frequently. During this course delegates will cover various topics and lifting principles, these will include;

  • Understanding the costs of manual handling related injuries in the work place
  • Appreciate the anatomy and make up of the Spine, Vertebrae, Discs, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments & Nerves and how damage is caused
  • Appreciate the dynamics of the back and how manual handling places immense strain on the body
  • Understand the legal duties of employers and employees with regard to manual handling operations
  • Be introduced to the self assessment of manual handling operations considering the Task, the Individual, the Load and the Environment
  • To understand how to lift and move loads safely with practical exercises to ensure techniques have been fully understood
  • Kinetic lifting techniques for one person lifting, moving and team operations
  • Manual handling law
  • Practical manual handling risk assessment

Summary
By the end of this course delegates will have a thorough understanding of manual handling safety, safe lifting and carrying techniques and how to carry out a compliant manual handling risk assessment.
Delegates will be encouraged to discuss their own work place experiences and begin to assess existing measures to control any hazards with balance and measure.

For more information about the course or to book a Manual Handling course please contact us


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