Manual Handling
Duration: 1 hour
Musculoskeletal disorders as a result of manual handling injuries are the most common work-related injury in the UK. Not only are they very painful and debilitating for the recipient, they can be highly costly for the organisation in terms of lost man hours and, in the worst case, expensive law suits.
This Manual Handling module is designed to teach employers and employees how to lift, carry and move objects safely with a view to minimising the risks of injury in the workplace.
Objectives
Identify the risk factors linked to different types of manual handling injuries
Identify how the human body can be affected by moving loads incorrectly
Give examples of mechanical aids that can be used to minimise the risk of injury
Identify each section of the TILE acronym and explain how it can be applied within a manual handling risk assessment
Topics
An introduction to manual handling
Definition and the law
Manual handling injuries
Common causes of back pain
Back injuries and causes
Reducing the risk of injury