Manual Handling

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, it is the duty of an employer to ensure that no employee is put at risk while manually handling a load. Under the act, it is a requirement that all employees be trained in how to safely handle loads without mechanical assistance. The Manual Handling course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.  The course deals with informing participants on the consequences of lifting incorrectly, the philosophy being that if persons understand the consequences of incorrect lifting, they will pay more attention to lifting correctly and avoid personal injury.