If you lift items once or repeatedly, using an incorrect technique could cause injury. It’s important to master the correct way to lift so you minimise the risk of injury. This course is for those involved with lots of manual activity in different environments and locations. It covers lifting tasks, practical lifting, anatomy and physiology, and practical problem solving and lifting aims.
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
- State the principles of correct lifting technique to minimise risk of injuries
- List the parts of your body that are at risk of injury due to poor handling techniques and understand muscle and disc injuries and how they occur
- Lift carry and lower loads within your ‘personal capacity’ in such a way as to minimise the risk of injury and the efforts required
- Observe improvement in your manual handling skills
This is training only. Upon completion learners will receive a Lantra Awards Certificate of Training.
