Manual Handling
From: £25.00 plus VAT
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
