Manual Handling

The course is aimed at providing candidates with a good understanding of the risks associated with manual handling and the management of their application in the work place. It will enable delegates to

• Identify any manual handling operations, which require elimination by the provision of mechanical handling.
• Assess the risk in remaining manual handling operations by the application of “guideline” figures.
• Manage/supervise manual handling operations within the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Course content:

Theory

• The elimination of manual handling
• Assessment of risk
• Reduction of risk
• The application of guideline figures

Practical

• Identification of major manual handling risk areas
• The need for mechanical handling
• Residual risk reduction techniques
• A practical assessment of a specific operation
• Monitoring and control

Course Length:

• 1/2 day

On completion of the course, trainees will have the knowledge to avoid injury to themselves and others, and will be given a certificate of attendance.