Manual Handling Refresher

Why take this course?

• List the implications of the legislation
• Recommend preventive measures that can reduce the risks
• Conduct an ergonomic assessment
• Instruct others in the theory and techniques of safe manual handling

What will I learn about?

• Legislation, particularly Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Ergonomics: ergonomic assessment - reduction of risk - job design - case study and assessment
• Working safely: principles of safe lifting and moving techniques - practical lifting, pushing and pulling exercises
• Manual handling practical exercises
• Practical skills assessment
• There will be a written examination, feedback and assessment of candidate performance.