Training Certification

The Manual Handling training course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury. The course deals with informing participants on the consequences of lifting incorrectly, the philosophy being that if persons understand the consequences of incorrect lifting they will pay more attention to lifting correctly.

Objective

Understand the consequences of incorrect lifting
Understand the mechanics of the spine and muscular system
Understand the 11 principles of safe lifting
Perform Lifts safely.

Modules

Introduction
Legislation
Anatomy & Injuries
Biomechanics
Lifting Techniques
Lifting Techniques
Practical practice of lifts and assessment
Conclusions

This course combines lectures on the above modules along with a power
point presentation and a number of videos on ‘How the Back Works’ and
‘How to Look After Your Back’.