Manual Handling
A 1/2 day course covering both the legal aspects and the practical sign of safe manual handling in a work place, this course can be tailored to the clients needs to suit individual workplaces. Students will receive a certificate of competence in manual handling.
Course Content:
Introduction/Registration/Welcome
Manual Handling Risks:
Spotting the Hazards
Injuries - Types/ Causes
Student Exercise:
Students are to list factors, which contribute to MH risks from a selection of workplace photos
Discuss: main areas, which effect Manual Handling
> The Task
> The Load
> Workplace Environment
> Individual Capabilities
Discuss: MH Operations Regulations 1992
> Employers Responsibilities
> Employees Responsibilities
> Control Options
Discuss: MH Risk Assessments
Student Exercise: MH Risk assessment of a work environment
Good Handling Techniques:
> Lifting
> Moving
> Lowering
Q+A Summary of Key points
(Additional subjects as requested)
Students will be issued with a certificate of competence in Manual Handling
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