Bristol based specialists in Health and Safety Training including PASMA Tower Training, IPAF Scissor and Cherry Picker Training and UKATA Asbestos Training.

Telephone: 0117 961 6546
Fax: 0117 315 0458

Top Height Training Ltd
Registered in England
& Wales No. 6483543
VAT No. 928 6634 86
Registered Address:
9 Clifford Road
Fishponds, Bristol
BS16 4LR

Manual Handling

More than 25% of all accidents reported to the HSE each year are associated with manual handling resulting in hours of downtime for many companies! This course will help employers comply with The Manual Handling Operations 1992 which state that employers are responsible for ensuring that staff who lift or move loads are trained. The course will help delegates develop an understanding of why correct manual handling is so important, how to identify risks and will offer guidance on how to determine the safest method of handling to avoid injury.

Manual Handling

This course covers:

  • An overview of all relevant Health & Safety Laws and Regulations.
  • What exactly is manual handling?
  • The make up of the back and the importance of looking after it.
  • Conducting a risk assessment.
  • Posture and lifting techniques.
  • Testing your knowledge - Test paper, questions and review.
  • Couse Details:

    LocationAt Top Height Training Centre*At Your Own Site**
    Duration of course½ Day½ Day
    Cost£75 + VAT per delegatePlease ring us for a customised quote
    Minimum no. of delegates5 (or please ring if you have less as we also run plenty of open courses)
    Maximum no. of delegates12
    CertificationIn house certificateIn house certificate

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    * Bristol (Keynsham), Cheltenham, Birmingham, Croydon, Leeds, Portsmouth and Glasgow.
    ** Usually the most economical way to run a course when you have plenty of delegates.