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.
Course pricing
Your training options
Choose how you want to learn
Classroom
from £150+VAT
Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £165 per delegate
Find a date- Quick and easy online booking
- Cost effective solution for smaller teams
- Expert-led courses across the South West
Virtual classroom
from £150+VAT
Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £165 per delegate
Find a date- Flexible remote learning
- Expert-led, live interactive sessions
- No travel or accommodation costs
Private booking
from£695+VAT
Available as classroom or virtual classroom courses.
This option offers a cost-effective training solution for teams, departments and groups who want to train together. Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers.
Additional information
- Downloads
- Manual Handling.pdf
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