Moving & Handling of Inanimate Loads

Training for staff who move and handle objects and equipment in their workplace, covering safe lifting techniques, risk assessment and practical guidance to prevent injury.

Course Details

Level: Introductory

Duration: Half day

Class size: 3–12 delegates

Target Audience: All staff required to lift, carry, push or pull objects in the workplace

Aims & Objectives

- To give delegates a good understanding of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and associated legislation in the workplace

- For employees to apply good manual handling techniques within the workplace and in their everyday lives

Course Content

Theoretical Overview

- Statistics on musculoskeletal disorders

- Legislation and organisational policy

- Back care — structure of the spine and injury prevention

- Risk assessment and ergonomics

- Manual handling principles for the moving and handling of inanimate loads

Practical Session

A practical session covering detailed techniques relevant to the workplace, including where appropriate the use of trolleys, sack trucks, barrows and other mechanical aids relevant to participants' area of work.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will:

- Have knowledge of manual handling legislation in the workplace

- Be aware of the structure of the back and important considerations concerning back care

- Be confident in carrying out basic manual handling risk assessments

- Have participated in practical techniques for the moving and handling of inanimate loads

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Contact Universal Safety Consultants to discuss your training requirements or to book this course for your organisation.