Virtually all companies have a manual handling requirement –. Under Health and Safety Legislation, there is a duty to identify where this lifting could lead to a significant risk of injury, then to take common sense measures to reduce the risk. This half day Manual Handling course is designed for any person(s) who, as part of their working duties, are involved in the moving of any objects by manual force whether lifting, pulling, pushing or setting down. The course covers correct lifting techniques, risk assessment, hazardous loads, and harmful effects of incorrect lifting, regulations, recommended weights and potential hazards.
Overview
Theory
- Introduction ‘What is manual handling?’
- Statistics – workplace incidents & injuries
- Legislation & guidance for manual handling operations
- Hazards & injuries – cause & effect
- Risk assessment & controls – ‘Plan & Prepare’
- Principles of safe handling – the workplace, loads & their effects
- Safe handling techniques – principles of manual handling theory
Practical
- Lifting from lower levels
- Lowering from height
- Carrying
- Pushing & pulling
- Handling at ground level
- Team handling
Course Details
| Course Duration | ½ or 1 day E-Learning varies |
| Approval Body | City & Guilds or In house |
| Format | Face to Face or E-Learning |
| Assessment | Assessment |
| Certification | Within 28 days of course |
| Valid For | 3 Years |
Who is this course for?
This course is for those who carry out manual handling tasks as part of their daily work routine including both office and industrial workers.
Manual handling Course Course FAQ’s
How do I sign up?
Ensure you can find the right course, then sign up to be a member of the Association
How do I access my course?
Our Training Adviser will sort out all the paperwork and send you joining instructions
What do I need?
Just arrive at the Training centre at a venue to suit you, will need HI-viz, safety shoes. Virtual location of your choice
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, once you complete all requirements.
