Manual Handling

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In Worthing

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Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Location

    Worthing

This course is designed to introduce manual handling safe practices in the workplace at all levels and experiences.

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Location

Start date

Worthing (West Sussex)
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Old Ridings 23 Foxley Lane High Salvington, BN13 3AB

Start date

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Course programme

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain, currently affecting 1.0 million people a year and costing society £5.7 billion. MSDs affect the muscles, joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Course content includes:
  • Introduction to manual handling
  • Statistical evidence
  • Legislation
  • Understanding anatomy related to manual handling
  • The leverage effect
  • Causes of back pain
  • Introduction to base movement
  • Top heavy movement
  • Duel lifting techniques
  • Team lifting techniques
  • Personal protective equipment
  • The use of mechanised lifting aids
  • Workplace specific practical application.
  • Client specific policies and procedures

Duration: 1 day or half day

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