Manual Handling

The Manual Handling course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills & attitude to perform all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.

Objective – On completion of the course participants will be able to:
Understand the consequences of incorrect lifting, the mechanics of the spine and muscular system and be familiar with the 8 principles of safe lifting

Course Content:

• Introduction
• Legislation
• Anatomy & Backcare
• Biomechanics
• Fitness & Flexibility
• Principles of Safe Handling
• Lifting Techniques

Duration: 2.5 hours

Max Participants: 12

Certification: All successful candidates will receive an SAS Training certificate of attendance valid for a period of 3 years