Manual Handling (Kinetic Lifting Techniques)

This course looks at what manual handling is and why good manual handling in the workplace is important.

Course Attendees

This course is suitable for anyone involved in manual handling of any kind within the workplace or as part of their job.

Course Background

Manual handling at work is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal disorders, specifically back pain, affecting employees of all ages. There are over 8 million lost working days due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders. With this in mind, the importance of effective manual handling training cannot be over emphasised.

Course Duration

SSG offer this course over half a day as a classroom or virtual course.

Course Programme

  • What is manual handling?
  • Why is good manual handling important?
  • Common injuries
  • The structure and the function of the spine
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Employer / employee duties
  • Avoid, assess, reduce
  • TILE – Task, Individual, Load, Environmental
  • Good handling techniques

Training Certification and Assessment

Delegates will be assessed by a summative assessment at the end of the course. On successful completion of training, delegates will receive an SSG course attendance certificate which is valid for three years.

Book this course

Open booking

from£145 +VAT

Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £160 per delegate

  • Discount rate available for three or more delegates

  • Quick and easy online booking

  • Manage your delegates and certificates online

Private booking

from£655 +VAT

Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers

  • Location and dates convenient to you

  • Cost effective

  • Bespoke options available

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