Aims of course:

to improve staff's awareness in manual handling and demonstrate safe practice

to understand the risks associated with manual handling

Course content includes:

to be aware of statistics on back pain associated with bad manual handling techniques

to have greater awareness of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

to have awareness of ergonomics

to have knowledge of the spinal anatomy and mechanics

to know how to take care of your back

to have a degree of competence in demonstrating the principles of manual handling techniques