This course is intended for all staff interested in learning how to lift and shift heavy objects, on a regular basis or from time to time, without sustaining any injury. 

Detailed Description

Duration 

2 hours. 

 

Delivery 

This is an in-person classroom-based course. 

 

Delegates  

This course is open to all staff. 

 

Summary Outcome / Content 

• Define “manual handling” 

• Understand the lumbar spine anatomy 

• Appreciate the benefits and damage of good and bad lifting technique 

• Understand and demonstrate good manual handling 

• Apply good handling techniques in their own workplace 

 

Refund

If you would like a full refund, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the course date. Alternatively, you may choose to receive priority placement in the next available course.

 

Enquiries

For any queries email hs-helpdesk@qmul.ac.uk.

http://hsd.qmul.ac.uk/Training/index.html