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Course Ref. MAHP

Course title:              Moving and Handling Principles

Objectives:          How to risk assess and move objects safely, so

                                that  handling risks are reduced to the lowest level.

Course content:

This course provides an insight into the risks associated with moving

and handling and teaches safer lifting and carrying techniques.

• The law relating to Manual Handling.

• Associated roles and responsibilities

• Relevant health and safety information

• Spinal anatomy, relevant structure and function.

• Causes of back pain and other handling related injuries.

• Risk assessment.

• Safer lifting techniques and team handling.

    Moving and Handling Principles

Target Group:            Typically it will form part of an employer's induction

                                  programme and caters for any environment where the

                                  handling of objects is undertaken.

Requirements:           None – good physical and mental health

Duration:                    HALF DAY

Course Size:              This course is run with a maximum class size of 12

Location:                   On-site at customer premises 

Assessment:               Continuous assessment by trainer

Certificated Course:

An MTR Training (UK) certificate, valid for 3 years, is issued for

attendance

MTR Training (UK) Ltd