Manual Handling

Introduction

Manual handling is the movement or support of a load using physical effort – including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving.

This course is designed to give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out manual handling activities at work by introducing them to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and the control measures available to help prevent injury.

Learning Objectives

  • Know the importance and principles of safe handling and lifting
  • Understand the employer responsibilities and compliance requirements
  • Identify the risk factors for occupational back injury
  • Know the importance of risk assessments and risk control
  • Know the equipment required and the importance of its maintenance
  • Be able to apply safe manual handling
  • Describe what is meant by Discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI)
  • Describe what is meant by Discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI)
  • Outline measures used to manage the risks to staff experiencing DPI
  • Kinetic lifting techniques
  • Practical demonstrations and exercises

Who should attend?

Anyone aged 16 and over, who has to carry out manual handling activities at work or wishing to learn about manual handling

Duration

01 Day

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    +92-300-8123333

     

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