This training session is aimed at providing office based employees with an understanding of the correct manual handling techniques and postures to use in order to minimise the risk of sustaining an injury.

Our manual handling training courses introduce the principles that are universally accepted as "best practice" - neutral spines, keep the load close, movement of the feet. Learning is enhanced through the use of 5 key postures and 4 manual handling principles which are then applied to many commonly used techniques and work tasks in an office environment including movement of archive boxes, use of compactuses and trolleys, carrying equipment. Facilitated by a Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, the trainer will use a variety of learning methods including small group work, open questions, hand-outs and practical activities in order to engage participants and assist with learning. The session is 1.5 hours in duration and includes discussion of exercise, back care and self management strategies in order to minimise musculoskeletal sprain and strain injuries in the office.

Each participant will receive full colour handouts depicting key manual handling postures and injury prevention exercises.