Manual Handling and Back Injury Prevention

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- 1 Day
- 15 attendees
Overview
This course teaches basic knowledge and skills for the manual handling of goods, equipment, and materials in the workplace. As well as the skills and techniques to ensure correct posture and back safety is maintained throughout.
In this practical and theory-based course students gain:
- knowledge of types of manual handling risks in the workplace
- Understanding of injury risk reduction measures for manual handling in the workplace
- Practical experience in safe manual handling practices with mechanical aids in the workplace
- Knowledge of the structure and function of the spine
- The ability to identify the risk factors for occupational back injuries
- Knowledge of back care techniques
- The ability to Identify and use work place control measures to reduce the risk of back injury
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this course.
Company Course Bookings
To run this course at your workplace please use the contact us form or contact our sales support team on 0800 267 476.
17459: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe manual handling practices in the workplace
17592: Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace.