Manual handling | Training course

The safe lifting and carrying of loads in the office, yard or site.

Course objectives

To enable delegates to safely lift and carry loads and understand how to reduce the risk of injury or accidents.

Who will benefit

All those involved in the lifting and carrying of loads within the workplace.

Course content

• Physical aspects
• Assessment
• Lifting techniques
• Reducing the risk
• Legislation
• Practical
• Test paper

No of delegates per session

6-12

Training methods

Lectures, demonstration and practical use.

Certification

Successful delegates will receive a Harsco Infrastructure manual handling certificate and course handouts. 

PPE requirement

Delegates should have a safety helmet, boots, gloves and eye protection, plus  casual clothes.

Course duration

½ day

In 2010 SGB, Hünnebeck, Patent and ESCO joined forces to operate under the new name of Harsco Infrastructure.