Training your workers in manual handling

The statistics point to the fact that a high proportion of employee injuries with time off work lasting three days or more are due to manual handling. This is why it is important that you ensure all staff is well trained in this aspect of work.

Help is now at hand however in the form of manual handling training, which can give designated employees the ability to carry out their own manual handling risk assessments on your work premises to ensure it complies with the Manual Handling Regulations 1992, and the 2002 amendments.

This applies to a variety of activities in the workplace, including; pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying and lowering tasks. These regulations expect that manual handling activities will be avoided, wherever possible, and that all risks will be reduced to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

You will find that there are many aspects to this training, so it is worth your time to read more about what the courses entail. Rest assured that the two manual handling courses – ‘Manual Handling Operations for Managers’ and ‘Safe Manual Handling Techniques’ – which are available, will be carried out by highly experienced instructors with many years of experience in the industry.