This course provides an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling – not only meeting HSE recommendations, but also promoting good and safe practices in any situation.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered that will equip delegates to:

• Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
• Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
• Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
• Be able to apply safe manual handling principless

Course Duration

This course runs over a minimum of six contact hours per day in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

Numbers

A maximum of 16 learners.

Assessment

Practical assessment is on-going by the instructor, culminating with a written test.