It is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Successful completion will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors. By the end of the programme the student will be able to::

• Explain what is meant by the term 'manual handling' and give examples.
• Explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples.
• State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the value of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Objective test of 30 questions

Tea & Coffee on arrival.

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