This course enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks. This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The process of manual handling in the workplace

• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them

• Manual handling assessment and control options

• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Times and Cost

We are holding three sessions from 9.30am - 3.30pm on the following dates:

• Thursday 24th October 2019

• Thursday 23rd January 2020

• Wednesday 29th April 2020

Open to OGAT Staff only - £29 per delegate.