Manual Handling

Who Should Attend:

The programme targets individuals tasked with manual handling as part of their job responsibilities. Mishandling poses a significant risk of workplace injury, being a leading cause of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, which comprise more than one-third of all workplace injuries.

Course Aim:

To raise awareness on manual handling issues associated with the working environment.

Learning Outcomes:

• Manual Handling Operations
• What’s the Problem – Anatomy
• What should I do about it
• What are my duties
• Avoiding manual handling
• The Task
• The Load
• The Working Environment
• Individual Capacity
• Handling aids and equipment
• General risk assessment guidelines

Assessment method:

• Group activity workshop
• Classroom based tutorials
• Multiple Choice question paper

Accreditation:

For this course, we offer an ITS certificate that is valid for 3 years.