Physics Health & Safety: Manual Handling Training

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Theory and practice session on safe manual handling.

• Anyone at the Department of Physics involved in moving or otherwise handling heavy objects that could cause injury (e.g. back pain) if handled badly
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

• Introduction (background)
• Why bother with this training?
• The scale of the problem
• The body
• Applying the knowledge
• Good Technique
• Practical (using the technique)

By the end of the session, participants should be able to: • Explain what “manual handling” means • Describe how manual handling can cause injuries • Recognize good handling technique • List the principles for controlling manual handling risk • Apply these principles to a practical situation

To enable Physics staff and students to identify risks to themselves and deal with objects in such a way as to avoid manual handling injuries

Presentation and practical exercise

Please wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows easy movement, with flat /stout shoes (no flip flops or high heels).

One session of two and a half hours (including a short refreshment break)