manual handling

Course objectives:

· Lift and handle loads safely

· Conduct a manual handling risk assessment

· Practice safe manual handling of loads

· Personal protective equipment

Who should attend:

All employees should attend a manual handling course to become familiar with the risks associated with lifting and repetitive movement

Course content

· Legislation

· Anatomy and physiology

· Hazard identification and risk assessment

· Ergonomics

· Type of lifts: lifting, moving, carrying, push and pull

· General principles of lifting and handling/flexibility

· Practical demonstration of safe lifting techniques by instructor and student

Duration: 4 Hours

Certification from FIST

Participation: Max 12