This is a preview of our Office Manual Handling training course. Click to begin – successful learners will receive a certificate of attendance.
The most common cause of work related injuries is poor manual handling technique. These injuries can cause personal suffering and loss of income and also cost a business in lost time and possible compensation pay outs.
The type of injuries that occur from unsafe manual handling activities are commonly known as Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSD’s.
Manual Handling is any activity that requires muscular force or effort to lift, move, push, carry, pull, hold, throw or restrain any objects. It covers more than lifting heavy weights and affects more than just the back.
Office Manual Handling Training from Safe Condition ensures that learners who successfully complete the online course will have an understanding of Manual Handling Injuries, Musculoskeletal Disorders and how your back works; be aware of Manual Handling Risk Factors and learn the Principles of Safe Manual Handling.
Research indicates that unsafe manual handling is the most common cause of work related injuries in the office. These injuries cause personal suffering and loss of income and also cost businesses and national economies.
E-learning is recognised by leading industry associations such as Iosh and RoSPA as a mode of training for workers. If you would like training in Manual Handling for Industry Safe Condition can offer assistance.
Basic training with Safe Condition complies with all HSE requirements to be deemed “suitable and sufficient”