i am trying to track down a training aid used in manual handling training presentations, it is a small wooden / plastic man shape (about 6"-8" high) with a small basket attached to it its arms. It is used to demonstrate the effort needed when lifting incorrectly. The trainee uses a finger on a small lever affixed to the spine at the lumar sacral.

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Hi

Essentially it is the lifting mannekin - or manikin you are after. They all come from one supplier but there are many retailers. Your cheapest option is normally St Johns Online (model number C50010) - typically c£98 + VAT. If you look on the wrong site you can pay over £200 for the same thing!

I always use them on the City & Guilds Manual Handling Train the Trainer course that I run and I always suggests that the participants get hold of one for their handler training. As well as showing the stretching forces that are exerted to the rear of the lumbar discs using bad technique (and the lack of them using good technique), they are also useful for emphasising the change in muscle groups which accompany better technique, centre of gravity issues (for load and handler) and also head position

From a trainers perspective they are great as they add a different visual dimension and give the audience something to play with

Alistair Bromhead
www.abromhead.co.uk