Manual Handling Principles and Practice

This new qualification provides essential information about manual handling hazards and their control. Essential for anybody working within a manual or labour intensive environment.

Any job that involves heavy labour or manual material handling may include a high risk for injury on the job. Manual material handling entails lifting, but also usually includes climbing, pushing, pulling, and pivoting, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back. MMH work contributes to a large percentage of  musculoskeletal disorders reported annually. Musculoskeletal disorders often involve strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders, and upper limbs. Potentially injurious tasks may involve bending and twisting, repetitive motions, carrying or lifting heavy loads, and maintaining fixed positions for a long time. MMH under these conditions can lead to damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels.

The course is certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, (CIEH).