Moving and Handling Basic Back Awareness

Course Duration:

9.30am - 12.30pm

Target Audience:

All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s

Aim:

To enable staff to understand the importance of posture, back care and safe working practice in the moving and handling of objects.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the current legislation related to moving and handling
• Understand basic spinal anatomy, biomechanics and principles of load assessment
• Observe and participate in relevant practical examples, having assessed a variety of loads with regard to their risk
• Understand the employers/employees responsibilities regarding Manual Handling Law