Manual Handling (Objects)

Description

Moving and Handling is so much more than lifting and carrying. Whether we lift, carry, support, push, pull and hold any load then we need to be aware of the correct way to do it. We are only born with one back and we need to look after it. This course will inform you of the legislation surrounding any moving and handling operation, the correct techniques to employ, the process of ergonomics and risk assessing. You should always be safe when moving and handling any load so this course is essential for your health.

Course Aims:

• Explain the theory behind moving and handling
• Be aware of safe practice using a range of techniques when moving a variety of inanimate loads
• Manual handling defines “any transporting or supporting of a load by hand or by bodily force
• This includes: Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving Use of mechanical aids, e.g. tr
• By the end of this module you will be able to: Explain the term manual handling and provide examples
• Know who to contact Techniques for lifting
• Techniques for pushing and pulling
• Carry out manual handling safely
• Legislation