Moving and Handling People
Course Information
Lifting is an inevitable part of a typical day. Lifting, picking up and carrying are just a few tasks that require a person's back to be in good shape. The most common cause of low back problems comes from stretching muscles, tendons and ligaments leading to inflammation, swelling and pain. The key to minimizing back pain is prevention.
Who Should Attend
- Those who need to move people
- Those who need to update or refresh existing skills.
What they Will Learn
- The basic fundamentals of moving and handling
- Why a good handling technique is important
- How to lift & move safely
- Use of a hoist
- Understand a basic risk assessment
Course Content
- Causes of workplace injury
- Regulations, practice and responsibility
- Spinal anatomy and related injuries
- Moving and lifting techniques
- Risk assessment and risk reduction
Course Duration
One day
Assessment
Continuous assessment throughout the day