Manual Handling

This training course looks at the variety of tasks that fall under the umbrella of ‘manual handling’ and how good practice in manual handling techniques can help to minimise the risks of long-term and short-term injuries to staff.

Author: Gill O’Donnell

Course details

Area

Health and safety

Duration

1-2 hours

Suitable for

Classroom teacher, SLT, Teaching assistant, All school staff, DSL, Head of year, SENCO, Subject leader

Aims and outcomes

  • Learn what is meant by manual handling.
  • Recognise the hazards faced when carrying out manual handling tasks.
  • Understand how to minimise risk when carrying out manual handling tasks.
  • Understand what constitutes good practice in manual handling.

Course content

  • Unit 1: Manual handling

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