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Manual Handling

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Cost:	£85 + VAT
Dates:	09 December 2008 24 March 2009 23 June 2009
Duration:	1/2 day

Introduction:
Regulations require a more formal approach to the subject of manual handling operations. Since the subject not only covers lifting but handling, pulling, pushing or moving by bodily force, the range is considerable and affects anyone in any organisation.

Course objectives/key benefits:
On completion, delegates will be familiarised with:

• Key requirements of the manual handling operations regulations
• Practical examples of lifting and handling techniques

Who the course is aimed at:
Managers, supervisors and those whose work involves manual handling, lifting of packages and objects, no matter what their occupation is.

Course content:

• Brief outline of regulations
• The causes of strain, fatigue and injury
• Safe and efficient handling techniques

Course tutor:
Jim Darrah

Training method:
Interactive Seminar with practical demonstrations.

Course outcome/qualification:
PTC Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
Involvement in any work necessitating manual handling.

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