Duration

2 or 3 hours

Suitable for
Everyone. Legislation requires that people are given this training under the MHOR (Manual Handling Operations Regs) to protect their backs in the workplace.

Content
By the end of their training, delegates should be able to:

• know about manual handling and the law
• understand basic spinal anatomy
• understand about body movement (biomechanics)
• know how to create a safe working environment (ergonomics)
• understand basic risk assessment
• work safely using various manual handling aids
• be responsible for their own well-being when helping people to move or when moving objects

Expiry Date of Certificate
Needs to be updated regularly (annually for those who assist people to move)