Unaccredited - Manual Handling of Loads

This course has a certificate issued by the training provider. It is not accredited by any outside body but is a valuable aid to gaining knowledge in this field.

Category: Manual-Handling · Level: Beginner

Musculoskeletal injury continues to account for significant sickness absence amongst the UK workforce, and in many cases minor bad habits simply go unnoticed for years as cumulative damage occurs

Owing to the practical nature of this course a basic level of general fitness is required. Delegates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline.

Predisposing factors of musculoskeletal injuries

Postural awareness and static loading

Spinal awareness

Principles of safer handling

Legislation

Risk assessment

Unsafe practices

Team handling