Physics Health & Safety: Manual Handling Training BeginnersNew
Theory and practice session on safe manual handling.
- Anyone at the Department of Physics involved in moving or otherwise handling heavy objects that could cause injury (e.g. back pain) if handled badly
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
- Introduction (background)
- Why bother with this training?
- The scale of the problem
- The body
- Applying the knowledge
- Good Technique
- Practical (using the technique)
By the end of the session, participants should be able to: • Explain what “manual handling” means • Describe how manual handling can cause injuries • Recognize good handling technique • List the principles for controlling manual handling risk • Apply these principles to a practical situation
To enable Physics staff and students to identify risks to themselves and deal with objects in such a way as to avoid manual handling injuries
Presentation and practical exercise
Please wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows easy movement, with flat /stout shoes (no flip flops or high heels).
One session of two and a half hours (including a short refreshment break)
Events available