Manual Handling
Manual Handling
One of the common occupational injuries is that of musculoskeletal disorders. This is often caused through incorrect moving and handling of loads, awkward postures or heavy manual labour.
This course covers the problems associated with Manual Handling and sets out the best practices in dealing with them.
Employers are required to:
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avoid - the need for hazardous manual handling so far as reasonably practicable
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assess - the risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling that can't be avoided
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reduce - the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling so far as reasonably practicable
The outcome of the course will enable staff to identify the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available. They will then be able to contribute to the development of safer methods with the co-operation of management.
Topics covered
- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Employers and employees responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all employees who as part of their job must lift or move equipment.
Course duration
This course is held over three hours. (half day)
Maximum course numbers
Maximum 12 delegates.
Certification
A certificate of attendance will be issued by 'Pulse' at the end of the course.
This course can be accredited and certificated by the CIEH (Level 2 Award in Manual Handling-Principles and Practice) on successful completion of a multiple choice question paper.
To book this course please contact us in the office on 01732 873299 or by e mail via the contact us page.