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Manual Handling Training

One in three accidents at work are caused by manual handling. Many manual handling incidents cause damage to the back. Every year, 300,000 people in the UK suffer from back pain due to manual handling accidents.

Course contents

Our Manual Handling training can be tailor made to your operations and covers the below:

  • Manual handling legislation and how this affects you

  • Manual handling risk factors and how injuries can happen

  • How to use mechanical aids

  • How to carry out safe manual handling, including good handling techniques

  • Systems of work relevant to the worker's tasks and environment

  • Practical work so our trainer can identify anything the trainee is not doing safely and put it right

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Manual Handling Training Teesside, Durham, North Yorkshire

Correct manual handling is so important to everyday health, especially if you’re regularly lifting. Providing training on safe carrying and lifting techniques in the workplace is a legal requirement in any situation where your staff are required to do any lifting, lowering, pulling, or pushing as part of their job.

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Get in touch with us today to find out more!

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