Manual Handling – Injury Prevention in the Workplace
A Manual Handling Course providing in depth knowledge on correct lifting techniques, incorporating individual analysis through correcting posture, understanding biomechanics and kinetic movement whilst providing experienced knowledge on Strength and Conditioning, analysis of movement, correcting techniques and neural adaptations through effective motor reprogramming.
Objectives
- Understand the do’s and don’ts of Manual Handling coinciding with legislation.
- Understand your body to prevent injury.
- Understand how to improve posture to maintain neutral spine whilst lifting.
- Understand how to improve function
- Analyse movements.
- Understand individual needs.
- Practically risk assess and handle items effectively.
Method
Classroom and Practical based both centre led and in-house.
Pre Course Requirements
None