Manual Handling

Course Info

Course Duration: Half Day (Morning)
Attendees: 1-12
Pre-requisites: None

Intended For

Anyone who is required to lift and move items

Certification

Advance Training Certificate
REHIS

Refresher Period

3 Yearly

Additional Information

None

Recommended Progression

None

Course Aims

• Demonstrate the correct method of manual handling of objects.
• Understand their responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Demonstrate the practices of manual handling and lifting as described in The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Course Summary

• MHOR 1992
• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Duties of employees
• Duties of employers
• Introduction to manual handling
• Principles of good movement
• Types and causes of injury
• Anatomy of the spine
• Theoretical examination
• Identifying the load
• Mechanical aids
• Task analysis
• Practical application of lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying

Available Dates

1. Wed, 24th Jun 2026 at 8:30am
   1/2 Day - Morning
2. Tue, 11th Aug 2026 at 8:30am
   1/2 Day - Morning
3. Wed, 9th Sep 2026 at 8:30am
   1/2 Day - Morning
4. Tue, 27th Oct 2026 at 8:30am
   1/2 Day - Morning
5. Tue, 24th Nov 2026 at 8:30am
   1/2 Day - Morning

Location

10 Caputhall Road, Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 8AS