Introduction to Manual Handling

Course Overview

The delegate will have a raised awareness of the risks of poor manual handling and be able to recognise how to reduce these effectively

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module the delegate can:

• Define common terms with respect to manual handling
• State the consequences of poor manual handling techniques
• Describe your employer's responsibilities with regard to manual handing in your workplace
• Recognise what you can do to minimise the risk of injury

Who will Benefit

This module will benefit anyone who may be required to handle objects either frequently or infrequently as part of their job role.

Approach

Maguire Training have created over 100 video-based modules using their own professional training team to present on subjects they are experts in. These videos are jargon-free and delivered with the enthusiasm and engagement you would expect from some of the country’s leading business skills trainers. Each module has interactive questions to check learner knowledge and is accompanied by supporting notes for the learner to read in their own time. Each module is a powerful package of learning designed to maximise learner development.