The incorrect moving or lifting of objects is one of the most common causes of injury at work, accounting for over a third of all workplace injuries. The term 'Manual handling' covers a range of aspects including the lifting, carrying, lowering, pushing or pulling of objects.
It is important, therefore, that anyone who's job involves heavy lifting should be adequately trained to reduce the risk of injuries
This course covers awareness of how to lift loads safely, how to assess risk and how to minimise the risks of manual handling.









