Event details

Description

Do you regularly lift/move heavy loads, would you like some help?

This practical session will provide participants with sound advice on how to carry out manual handing tasks and apply it to their working environment.

What are the benefits?

The course will provide participants with sound advice on how to carry out manual handing tasks and apply it to their working environment.

Information can be tailored accordingly:
If the attendance is due to a specific task please identify task on nomination form so that it can be covered within session if practical.

Topics covered include:

* Good manual handling techniques

*How injuries occur when lifting and handling

* The University’s policy on manual handling

* Brief overview of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 including the main objectives of the Legislation

Who should attend?

Any member of staff whose work involves regular manual handling tasks.