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Manual Handling in Rothwell, Northants

Role-relevant techniques for reducing avoidable strain, injury and unsafe lifting habits.

Overview

Practical manual handling training connects safe technique to real tasks, helping teams reduce avoidable injury and poor habits.

Suitable for

Teams that lift, carry, push, pull, reposition stock, move equipment or complete repetitive physical work.

Course content

What the session covers.

Key topics

  • Common causes of manual handling injury.
  • Load, route and environment checks.
  • Safer posture, grip and movement principles.
  • Reducing repetitive strain and unsafe habits.

Practical elements

  • Role-relevant movement and lifting examples.
  • Discussion around common tasks in your workplace.
  • Practical controls that can be used immediately.

What delegates learn

Practical outcomes for safer work.

  1. Recognise common causes of manual handling injury.
  2. Plan lifts and movements with key risks in mind.
  3. Use safer posture, grip and movement principles.
  4. Apply practical controls to everyday workplace tasks.

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