Manual handling: staff briefing

You have a statutory duty to train all staff on manual handling. Use this 30-minute briefing to help your staff feel safe and confident handling heavy objects in the classroom and beyond.

Last reviewed on 21 December 2022
School types: All · School phases: All
Ref: 45888
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  1. 30-minute briefing: manual handling

30-minute briefing: manual handling

Use this presentation to help all of your staff feel safe and confident moving and supporting heavy objects. This briefing allows you to provide examples based on your own school context.

You'll cover:

  • What manual handling is and the risks associated with it
  • What to look out for before they perform a manual handling task
  • How to lift and move objects safely
  • How to reduce the risk of injury
  • Real-life scenarios that put what your staff is learning into practice

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Presentation

Facilitator notes

Use these facilitator notes as your step-by-step guide to prepare for and deliver this briefing.

Staff handout

Download this handout of the briefing's key points, to share with staff.

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