Manual Handling Injuries are the largest single cause of accidents within the workplace in Ireland. To comply with the 2007 Manual Handling Regulations, staff engaged in manual handling must be trained in the safe handling of loads. This Manual Handling course will train your staff to carry out manual handling tasks correctly and therefore avoid back injuries. By providing Manual Handling training for your staff you are complying with Health and Safety regulations and helping to prevent injuries in the workplace.

Content

• Legislation
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Ergonomics
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Principles of Lifting
• Practical : Lifting, Moving, Carrying, Push and Pull

Course Goals

• Learn how to do manual handling safely
• Understand the risks of improper manual handling