This comprehensive half-day training course equips participants with essential skills to safely perform manual handling tasks in the workplace. Attendees learn proper lifting techniques, risk assessment procedures, and strategies to prevent musculoskeletal injuries when moving loads.
Designed for healthcare workers, caregivers, and employees in any setting requiring physical handling of objects or people, this training provides practical demonstrations and hands-on practice. By understanding body mechanics and implementing correct procedures, participants develop the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves and others from workplace injuries while complying with health and safety regulations.
Course outline
- Half | Face to Face | In-House Programme
- Suitable for Adult and Child Health and Social Care
- Duration : 3 hours
- Accreditation : 3 CPD
- Maximum 12 people £480 or £65pp
Course Objectives:
- Understand the key principles of safe manual handling techniques and posture
- Identify common manual handling hazards in the workplace
- Apply proper risk assessment procedures for manual handling tasks
- Demonstrate correct lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling techniques
- Implement effective control measures to reduce manual handling injuries
Manual Handling Training Booking Form
To book or enquire, please fill in the form or call us on 01244 604 063 (Option 1). If you want to enquire/book on for yourself or an organisation, please indicate on number of participants and you will receive an email of the next cohort of training dates.