Manual Handling Course aim
To ensure that attendees know why and how to lift safely
Manual Handling Course objectives
- To understand the anatomy of the back and causes of common back injuries
- To understand the principles of safe manual handling
- To be able to carry out manual handling correctly
Manual Handling Course Content
- The reasons for looking after one's back
- Manual Handling Legislation
- Anatomy of the back
- Common back injuries as a result of incorrect manual handling
- Biomechanics of manual handling
- Manual handling risk assessment
- Safe manual handling
- Manual handling demonstration
- Manual handling assessment
- Backcare in everyday life
- Exercises
Duration
2 Hours.
Next dates:
13th January 2010
29th January 2010
Venue
Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth or your premises
Cost
€ 40 per person or € 400 in-company for up to 12 persons
Manual Handling Certification
Attendees will receive a Manual handling certificate







