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Manual Handling

Duration: Half Day

ABOUT THIS COURSE

An excellent introduction to safe manual handling, this course will allow the learners to Identify what is classed as manual handling be able to recognise manual handling legislation and guidance. Understand how manual handling hazards can be identified, and identify controls to reduce the risk of harm.

CONTENT

  • Introduction to manual handling
  • Manual handling hazards
  • Legislation and guidance
  • Risk assessment
  • Controls and reducing the risk of harm

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A Seta Certificate will be issued on completion of the course.

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