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Manual Handling (UK)
Manual handling occurs in almost all working environments. In fact, research shows that up to 30% of work-related ill-health is as a result of musculoskeletal disorders, including those resulting from inappropriate handling of items. This course can help teach you about proper manual handling.
Covered in this course:
- What is manual handling. Understand why good manual handling technique is important.
- Understand proper lifting technique.
- Identify poor manual handling practices.
- The consequences of poor manual handling.
- Some flexible and easy-to-use risk assessment tools.
