Course Duration
Days: 0.5

Attendees
1 – 8

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

Demonstrate the correct method of manual handling of objects.
Understand their responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Demonstrate the practices of manual handling and lifting as described in The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Course Summary

MHOR 1992
Relevant regulations/legislation
Duties of employees
Duties of employers
Introduction to manual handling
Principles of good movement
Types and causes of injury
Anatomy of the spine
Theoretical examination
Identifying the load
Mechanical aids
Task analysis
Practical application of lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying

Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.

Refresher Period
Manual Handling Awareness Refresher Course after 3 years.

Any Other Relevant Information
As all personnel are at risk of injury through carrying out manual handling tasks as part of their duties, this course can be adapted to suit all workplaces.