FOR STAFF TO HAVE A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDING SURROUNDING MANUAL HANDLING AND BACK CARE.
To demonstrate and rehearse safe dynamic handling techniques appropriate to their tasks and working environments.
To establish an understanding of relevant workplace risk factors and how injuries occur and how to prevent them.
To establish a knowledge of basic functional anatomy and an appreciation of its role in postural awareness and back care, (the ‘Why’ behind the ‘How’ in easy to understand, jargon free terms).
To introduce staff to the principles of dynamic risk assessment and its application in the working environment.
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