Manual Handling Training

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This course introduces students to the hazards and risks associated with manual handling, the controls available, and what to expect from a manual handling assessment. The course highlights manual handling issues and prepares delegates to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors; the course also includes the practical elements of manual handling.

Who is it for?

Any staff carrying out manual handling activities at work.

Topic areas

• The process of manual handling in the workplace
• Manual handling injuries and their causes
• Manual handling assessment and controls
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Practical elements

The syllabus can also be tailored to suit the needs of your organisation, e.g. the particular needs of the construction or office industries.

Course Objectives

Successful delegates will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by manual handling
• Explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples
• State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments
• Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Complete a 12 question multiple choice test at the end of the session

Each trainee will receive a certificate of attendance with “Your Logo” on it after completion of the course.

Duration

3 hours (½ day) for up to 12 delegates conducted on the customers site

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