Correct manual handling training will reduce the risk of accidents occurring by identifying and preventing them. Manual handling is not difficult to learn but can save a lot of problems for employers and employees. This course covers the moving of objects, we also have online and classroom courses for the moving and positioning of people.

This is aimed at anyone who requires a course in manual handling and is ideal for all workplace requirements. The course is designed to meet the requirements and recommendations of the HSE Manual Handling Regulations 1992.

What is manual handling?

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations define it as 'any

transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting

down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof) by hand or by bodily

force'.

In effect, any activity that requires an individual to lift, move or support a

load will be classified as a manual handling task.

What are the risks of manual handling?

More than a third of all reportable injuries of over three days involve manual handling, and around 10% of major injuries are linked to manual handling. It has a major impact on all workplaces, and costs the economy hundreds of millions of pounds every year. In the UK, 1.1m people reported that they suffered from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused, or made worse, by work. It is estimated 12.3m working days are lost annually due to work-related MSDs.

Anyone involved in the moving and handling of goods and people could be at risk. Injuries and suffering can be linked to any work involving handling of loads. There are risks in handling even light loads if a repetitive task is being carried out in poor conditions. Poor ergonomics and workplace layout are a factor in many hazardous manual handling tasks.

Risks can be found in all work sectors, but healthcare, agriculture and construction are recognised as high-risk industries due to the number and nature of the manual handling activities.

You can reduce the risk of you, or one of your team having an injury from poor manual handling. We can deliver this course at your premises for 12 students. Alternatively follow the instructions below for our online option, this could save you both  time and money.