What the Training Is
This Manual Handling Awareness course provides essential knowledge to help reduce the risk of injury caused by lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads in the workplace.
It is suitable for employees across all sectors, as well as supervisors and managers responsible for overseeing manual handling activities.
During the half-day session, delegates will cover:
The course focuses on building awareness, improving technique and reducing workplace injuries associated with poor manual handling practices.
Training can be delivered in our Cullompton training room or remotely online. Many organisations combine this course with additional awareness training sessions to create a full day tailored to their operational needs.
It is suitable for employees across all sectors, as well as supervisors and managers responsible for overseeing manual handling activities.
During the half-day session, delegates will cover:
- What constitutes manual handling
- Common causes of musculoskeletal injuries
- Legal responsibilities under UK regulations
- The principles of safe lifting and handling
- Assessing manual handling risks
- Practical techniques to reduce strain and injury
- The use of mechanical aids and team lifting
- Promoting safe systems of work
The course focuses on building awareness, improving technique and reducing workplace injuries associated with poor manual handling practices.
Training can be delivered in our Cullompton training room or remotely online. Many organisations combine this course with additional awareness training sessions to create a full day tailored to their operational needs.
How to Get in Touch
To arrange this course or combine it with additional awareness training, complete the enquiry form in the banner above.
A member of the WT Consultancy team will contact you to confirm your requirements, preferred delivery format and available dates.
A member of the WT Consultancy team will contact you to confirm your requirements, preferred delivery format and available dates.
