Manual Handling Live Training

Develop the knowledge and confidence to carry out manual handling tasks safely in the workplace. This practical live training covers safe handling techniques, common risks and how to reduce the likelihood of injury.

Description

This practical, interactive live training course helps learners understand the principles of safe manual handling and how to apply them confidently within their workplace. Participants will explore common manual handling hazards, how to assess and reduce risks, and techniques for safer lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

This practical and interactive live training course will help learners to:

Understand the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
Recognise common manual handling hazards and potential injuries
Identify and assess risks before carrying out a task
Understand safer techniques for lifting, lowering and carrying
Learn safe approaches to pushing and pulling
Reduce the risk of injury through effective planning and good practice
Recognise individual capabilities and limitations
Understand when additional support or equipment may be required
Understand employer and employee responsibilities for manual handling
Build confidence in applying safe manual handling practices in the workplace