Manual Handling
Prevent workplace accidents caused by incorrect manual handling
of heavy objects
The Manual Handling course is suitable for all staff in the oil & gas
industry involved in any manual handling operation.
The course is comprehensive and oil industry specific. Dealing with
all aspects of the topic (including lifting, pushing and pulling), the
Manual Handling course also covers relevant safety legislation and
understanding Manual Handling risk assessments.
On completion of this course, which incorporates a range of highly
interactive multimedia exercises to increase understanding, your
staff will be aware of the hazards associated with manual lifting,
pushing and pulling,. A higher level course is also available in how to perform Manual Handling Risk Assessments
Cresent has 20 years experience in the provision of oil and gas
safety training in compliance with current legislation and Industry Best
Practise.
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• Understand the term Manual Handling
• Be aware of how the body is affected by of bad posture and poor lifting techniques
• Be able to carry out a simple lift safely
• Understand the importance of risk assessing a Manual Handling task
• Gain sufficient knowledge to carry out a Manual Handling Risk Assessment.