January 7th 2009
Mercia Management - Our Business Is Your Future

CIEH Principles of Manual Handling (half day)

(No practical session) (CIEH Accredited)

HSE figures for industrial accidents reported each year show that manual handling, lifting and carrying of loads causes most “over three day” injuries. The Manual Handling Operators Regulations (1992) give employers guidance on the measures which should be taken to avoid injuries resulting from manual handling.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who undertakes manual handling operations or is responsible for those that do.

Main Course Objectives

This course looks in depth at correct procedures for manual handling to ensure legislative compliance and also ensures that delegates are aware of the problems that incorrect handling can cause and how.

Training Dates 2009

17th February
12th June
3rd November