Principles of Manual Handling

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Description
The process of manual handling in the workplace manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them manual handling assessment and control options responsibilities imposed by the manual handling operations regulations.
This Level 1 qualification is aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, introducing candidates to the risks of manual handling and the controls available. On completing this qualification candidates will be able to identify the hazards of manual handling; identify the risks involved and controls available and identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment.
Examinations
Multiple-choice examination.
Duration: 1/2 day(s)