Manual Handling in Ipswich, Suffolk (Classroom)

Manual Handling Course in Ipswich, Suffolk

Poor lifting and carrying technique is one of the most common causes of workplace injury. This half-day session teaches the principles of safe manual handling and how to apply them wherever you work.

Who Should Attend?

Open to anyone who wants the essential knowledge of manual handling — no prior experience is needed.

Course Duration

Half-day

Delivery Method

Delegates attend a classroom session in Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL.

Course Aims & Objectives

The session explains how manual handling causes injury when carried out incorrectly, then teaches the correct methods that reduce the risk of harm.

By the end of the course delegates will:

• Understand the relevant Health & Safety regulations
• Understand the principles of safe Manual Handling
• Be able to apply these principles in their own working environment

Course Outline

• Introduction to Manual Handling
• Manual Handling and the Law
• The Musculoskeletal System
  • The Spine
  • Spinal Muscles
• Mechanics of Movement
• Types of Manual Handling Injuries
• Risk Assessment
• Controlling Measures for Reducing the Risk of Harm
• Principle of Safer Handling
• Manual Handling Equipment

Certification

Delegates receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the session.

Related Courses

• Manual Handling courses
• Working at Height courses
• First Aid courses
• IOSH courses
• CCNSG courses
• IPAF courses
• PASMA courses

For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

With many years’ experience in the training sector and a wealth of knowledge in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding experience from start to finish. We offer top quality business training covering anything a company may need, from First Aid and Health & Safety through to Management and Personal Development courses.

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