It has been estimated that more than one-third of all workplace accidents are caused by manual handling activities.

The risks of manual handling include musculoskeletal injuries (such as back strain injuries caused by the load falling onto or trapping the handler, and injuries caused by the handler falling).

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 impose a duty on employers to avoid the risk of injury to employees arising from manual handling operations, where this is reasonably practicable.

Where avoidance is not reasonably practicable, employers must assess the risks arising from manual handling operations and reduce risk to a level as is reasonably practicable such as unloading of sets, props, and costumes.

This course relates to your theatres, stage staff, managers, technicians, workshop and front-of-house staff.

Think before YOU lift

In our ONE DAY Manual Handling course we cover;

• Regulations
• Risk assessment
• Common Injuries
• Working postures
• Forces
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Lifting Techniques
• Unloading and reloading plan (RE: BECTU/TMA Guidance)
• Work at height/COSSH/confined space
• Practical session
  
• City & Guilds Certified

COSTS: For costs and further details please email training@abtt.org.uk