Short Courses
Moving & Handling
This half day course aims to instruct students on current Health & Safety legislation for both the UK and Europe. Students will also learn the basics of body mechanics, correct methods of lifting from various heights and planning for lifting operations in a variety of given situations.
Course Aims
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Understand the need for correct Manual Handling techniques
- Recognise the types of injury resulting from incorrect Manual Handling
- Demonstrate knowledge of correct lifting techniques relating to various loads
- Understand and practice good team lifting techniques
- Evaluate the task, load environment and the individual's capacity
- Recognise the various types of lifting aids available
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