Manual Handling
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30 mins CPD
80% required to pass
Aims
This course aims to raise awareness of the injuries associated with manual handling and also provide practical steps to minimise risks that it can present.
Objectives
During this course you will learn:
- About your organization's responsibilities for moving and handling.
- About your personal responsibilities for moving and handling.
- To recognize manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur.
- The relevance of taking an ergonomic approach to manual handling.
- How to undertake a risk assessment before undertaking a moving and handling activity.
- How risk management informs safer systems of work.
- How to minimize risks associated with moving and handling.
- About the principles of safer handling and good back care.
- Where to get additional advice and information.
Topics covered
Other : Health & Safety
Date created
23/01/2017
Last revision
12/01/2022