Safer People Handling / Movement Awareness

This is a half day course and includes an in depth practical and theory session. We are able to provide some of the Equipment if required.

Course Content

• How the law in respect to manual handling applies to you
• Gain a better understanding of spinal mechanics
• How to look after your back
• Anatomy
• How to safely move and handle inanimate loads
• How to conduct a personal or dynamic risk assessment in order to avoid , reduce or eliminate risks
• How to communicate and gain cooperation with pupils with pupils
• How to conduct and record a formal risk assessment as required by law