Course topics
The course covers various aspects related to Manual Handling including:
1. Why do Manual Handling training?
- Understanding what safe manual handling is.
- Recognising the impact of poor manual handling, including common injuries, such as Impact to the employer and Impact to the individual.
2. Understanding the anatomy of the spine:
- Understanding the basic structure and functions of the spine.
- Recognising how poor manual handling technique can result in back pain.
3. How to safely move objects in the workplace :
- Understanding how to assess the risk of moving a load.
- Understanding how to safely move a load as an individual or as part of a team.