Safe Lifting and Manual Handling

This course is designed to provide students with awareness and skills in manual handling including the lifting, carrying and moving of loads or articles.

Entry Requirements

None

Duration

3 hours

Course Outline

• Legal requirements and understanding manual handling operations
• Structure, anatomy and function of the spine
• Common back injuries and their causes
• Principles of safe lifting and movement
• Recognise the need for team lifting and making use of equipment where appropriate
• Practical exercises

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge to enable students to identify, assess, select and develop correct procedures to reduce risks involved in manual handling operations.

Assessment

Continuous assessment by the trainer

Certification

Certificate of Attendance issued.

Course Cost Per Delegate

£80.00 * This excludes VAT

1. VAT at the standard rate is to be added to all costs.

2. The First Graide UK charges are for a group of up to 12 delegates.

Onsite Course Booking

We also offer a cost effective solution for businesses that would prefer to have the course delivered at their own premises. This not only offers the benefits of discounted course fees, but also saves on the cost of sending a group of staff to another location. These 'onsite' courses also have the benefit of being tailored to meet your business needs.