Manual Handling

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This introduction to manual handling aims to equip the delegate with an understanding of safe and effective manual handling and how to undertake risk assessments in this field.

Cost: £25 (Members), £28 (Non-Members), all plus VAT, per delegate
Duration: 2 hours

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Description

Section 1 – Introduction
• What is manual handling?
• Risks
• Reasons for good manual handling
• Manual handling accidents

Section 2 – The size of the problem
• Types of injuries
• Causes of injuries
• Manual handling injuries

Section 3 – Anatomy
•The spine

Section 4 – Elements of human movement
• Levers
• Crane
• Bad lift
• Problem poads
• Lifting
• Team handling
• Mechanical aids

Section 5 – Manual Handling Regulation
• Employeers responsibilities
• Employees responsibility

Section 6 – Risk Assessment
• Risk assessment
• Ergonomic assessment
• MAC assessment
• Sequence Drag and Drop

Section 6 – Controls
• Control measures