Manual Handling courses are now provided on-line through Zoom as well as on-site.
Our Patient and Manual Handling Courses are fully in line with Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Guidelines.
The course content covers Back injury and prevention, Ergonomics, Functions of the Spine, and Legislation. Power Point Presentation.
Training is given in the use of the following equipment:-
- Lifting Boxes
- Wheelchair
- Using Trolley
The full content of the course covers:-
- Back Pain – including, causes, statistics
- Structure and makeup of the spine
- And prevention of back pain and injury
- Manual Handling techniques
- Ergonomics
- Legislation Duties of Employers and Employees
- Work place Hazards
- Evaluation