Manual Handling Technique

The content will be specific to each individual or group attending and their particular requirements but may include elements of the following:

	The duties of the employer and employees
	Ergonomics explained
	Avoiding manual handling
	Effective use of resources
	Assessing and reducing the risk of injury
	Documentation to record risk assessments
	Good handling techniques
	Knowing when there is a risk of injury
	What are Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSD’s)?
	Who are susceptible to MSD’s?
	How can MSD’s be prevented?
	The impact of repetitive twisting, lifting and lowering

Personal and Organisational Learning Outcomes

	Good understanding of responsibilities
	Appropriate use of resources
	Assessment of risk and preventative action taken
	Reduced risk of injury and resulting
	Effective handling technique
	Compliance with relevant legislation and Duty of Care