Course Overview:
The law requires all employed/self-employed staff to have adequate Manual Handling training. This course will cover all aspects of manual handling – any activities requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain a person, animal or object. Greater number of employees aware of manual handling techniques within the workplace will result in a reduction of back related injuries within the workplace reducing the number of sick days lost to back injuries and subsequent insurance claims.
Course Details
The course will be delivered over a period of 3 hours.
The content of the course will include:
- Manual Handling risk factors and how injuries can occur.
- How to carry out safe manual handling techniques.
- Appropriate systems of work for the individuals task and enviroments.
- Practical work to allow the trainer to identify and put right incorrect technique.
The course outcomes will be:
- To gain an understanding of how to risk assess a manual handling task.
- Refresh lifting techniques regardless of the item and location.
- To understand the HSE Manual Handling legislation and how it impacts on you.
Course requirements
Any employees.
Course Assessment
Continuous assessment throughout the course by approved Trainer/Assessor.
Learners will receive a certificate valid for 12 months.
Course Dates and Venue
Please email for further details
Course Cost
£75 for a single delegate, corporate rates available for group bookings.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.
