Absenteeism from work due to poor moving and handling technique has significant financial repercussions for organisations not to mention the inconvenience and pain that can be caused to individuals suffering the physical consequences.

With the necessity for patient handling, workers in the healthcare sector can find themselves particularly susceptible to moving and handling related injury. Created by healthcare training specialists, Espirita, this Moving and Handling Essentials course is a short, introductory module designed for healthcare workers and covers: moving and handling definitions; correct lifting techniques; legislation; as well as employer and employee duties and responsibilities designed to keep a safe, healthy and happy workforce.