Manual Handling Training Unit - Furniture

Moving furniture means lifting, pulling and pushing heavy items as a regular part of the job. This training unit sets out appropriate posture and handling techniques to reduce the load on workers' muscles.

It explains what makes manual handling hazardous and what increases the risk of injury, then covers how to identify hazards, assess the risk and select controls, with a checklist of controls for most furniture types, safety tips and a short quiz for workers.

It can be given to new workers or to those who need retraining.