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Manual Handling is the transporting or supporting of a load that involves lifting, putting down, pushing pulling, carrying or moving.
Many people hurt their back, arms, hands or feet lifting everyday loads, not just lifting heavy objects.
To provide the knowledge and skills for safe Manual Handling
Objectives / On completion of the course the participant will be able to
• Carry out a manual handling risk assessment
• Perform the correct steps of safe manual handling
• Perform specific Manual Handling tasks competently to a recognised standard
Employees who are required to lift objects as part of their work.
Relevant H&S Legislation
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 - 2016
To obtain certification participants must be able to demonstrate a proper lifting technique of an object.
A good understanding of oral English is required.
• Legislation (SHWW Act 2005, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 2, Chapter 4)
• Practical demonstration & assessment
Participants are required to complete a short multiple choice assessment & practical lifting demonstration.
Safetech certification is provided on successful completion of the course.