Manual Handling Course in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (Classroom)

Safe Lifting and Injury Prevention Training in Bury St Edmunds

Course Overview

This course teaches manual handling regulations, safe lifting techniques and injury prevention. It addresses the everyday manual handling challenges found in construction, from tools and materials to repetitive movements, and includes practical exercises.

Who should attend?

Construction operatives, labourers, supervisors and anyone involved in manual handling activities such as lifting, carrying and team handling.

Course Content

• Understanding the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Spinal awareness and back care
• Overview of manual handling activities in construction work
• Identifying manual handling injuries and the activities that cause them
• The TILE handling system
• Weight lifting guidelines
• Effective lifting techniques to reduce the risk of injury
• Team handling and communication
• Practical exercises and manual handling assessments

Learning Outcomes

Delegates will come away with:

• A deeper understanding of manual handling processes and their health impacts
• Knowledge of injury types and the activities that cause them
• An understanding of risk assessment and control measures
• Awareness of responsibilities under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Course Duration

Half day

Certification

Certificate of Attendance

Assessment

Practical exercises and manual handling assessments

Delivery Method

This course is delivered face to face in a classroom in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the course cover the TILE handling system?
Yes. The TILE handling system is covered, along with weight lifting guidelines and effective lifting techniques.

Is the course practical?
Yes. It includes practical exercises and manual handling assessments, including team handling.

Which regulations apply to manual handling?
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. The course explains these regulations and the responsibilities they create.

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C&C Training is a leading provider of training, supporting businesses throughout East Anglia with training centres in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire as well as providing national coverage through a comprehensive suite of remotely delivered courses via Zoom technology.

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