Manual Handling

ZGT50

Course Code

£85

Price

4 hours

Course Duration

10 Max Delegates

3 Year(s)

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Course Details

This qualification has been specifically designed for all employees to help raise their awareness of the risks associated with unsafe manual handling practices. It is also ideal for those who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job such as handling deliveries, parcels and boxes

During your course we will provide;

Who is the course for?

Further Details

Contents Covered

■ What is manual handling?
■ Accidents and injuries from manual handling
■ Consequences arising from manual handling injuries
■ Causes of manual handling injuries
■ Causes of back pain
■ The spine, its structure and function
■ Four basic requirements for manual handling
■ Risk assessment and manual handling
■ The kinetic method of safe lifting.
■ Practical demonstration

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements

PPE Required

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies