Course Objectives

• To reduce Musculoskeletal disorders arising from handling tasks carried out in workplace. 
• To teach course participants the fundamental positions and actions to keep themselves and their clients safe whilst manual handling.
• Manutention aims to instil self-protective behaviours in trainees.
• Break old habits.
• Provide a framework for risk assessment of manual handling situations and make informed decisions.

Expected Outcomes

• Proficiency of course participants in safe techniques for handling people, and equipment.
• Increased awareness of risk identification, assessment and control.
• Perform a series of tasks manual handling safely.
• Discuss the principals underlying the Manutention approach to manual handling.
• Demonstrate competence in the postures and movements required for safe handling.
• Perform a series of tasks manual handling safely
• Be able to discuss control measures for patient handling.
• Be able to recognise risks and implement control measures.