Manual Handling Regulations Workshop

Introduction

Statistics show that over 25% of reported accidents in the workplace are due to the improper handling of heavy loads.

Under the new Manual Handling Operations Regulations that came into force on 1st January 1993 employers are required to make an assessment of all manual handling operations and to take remedial action where there is an identifiable risk to employees.

Aims

Participants will be able to lift and handle reasonable loads safely and efficiently, minimizing the risk of injury and cumulative strain.

The Course Covers

• The Manual Handling Regulations
• The causes of injury and strain when handling loads
• Assessment of individual safe limits
• Kinetic principles of lifting and handling loads
• Practice in lifting and handling loads
• Accident statistics
• Group lifting

Course Duration

One Day

Certification

Certificate of Attendance.

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