Asbestos Training Solutions

Manual Handling Training Course from £400 for up to 15 people at your premises

Duration 3 hours

Manual Handling Training is required if your staff are undertaking potentially hazardous manual handling activities, it is a Legal requirement under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations to ensure that effective training is provided. Manual Handling injuries account to 25% of all reported workplace accidents.

This Manual Handling Training Course will provide your staff with the knowledge to reduce the risks from Manual Handling activities and understand the basic technique for completing a safe lift.

The Manual Handling Training Course can be held at our bespoke training centre or
your premises nationwide.

What does the Manual Handling Training Course cover?

• Spinal awareness and back care
• Manual handling hazards
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
• Manual handling assessment
• Safe handling principles
• Ergonomics
• Inanimate load handling
• Mechanical aids
• Fitness
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Controversial techniques
• Team handling and communication
• Practical applications

All of our Manual Handling Courses can be tailored to fit your business and
individual needs. Our training courses can be held at our bespoke training
centre or at your premises.

Who are Manual Handling Courses for?

This course is ideal for anyone who carries out manual handling activities at work
and is tailored to your work

Test

A multiple choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session. Successful candidates gaining 10 correct answers out of 15 will be awarded a Manual Handling Certificate with an expiry date of 3 years.