Manual Handling Techniques

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for any person(s) who have to train and/or assess those who are involved in manual handling in the workplace i.e. Employers, Managers, Supervisors or Operatives

Duration:

Half Day

Aim

To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of how to minimise the risk of injury to themselves and others by increasing awareness of potential manual handling hazards in the workplace and their outcomes

Content

• Health & Safety at work Act 1974
• Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
• Manual handling regulations
• Accident statistics
• The functions of the spine and muscular system
• Hazard identification and assessment of:
• Typical injuries
• The task
• The working environment
• The load
• Practical exercises and tuition
• Correct handling techniques

Knowledge

the end of the course delegates will be able to:

* Summarise the legislation and manual handling regulations that relate to lifting in the workplace
* Identify and assess potential hazards and chose appropriate methods of risk control which includes the selection of any lifting equipment that may be required
* Appreciate the financial impact on industry caused by injuries from poor manual handling
* Carry out manual handling techniques in a safe and efficient manner

Additional Information

Delegates should provide a passport photograph on the day of training for production of ID Cards.

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres, see below our open course availability. Alternatively, call 0870 850 7964 or book your own course online right here: