Manual Handling Training
Course Outline
This half day course is aimed at all levels of employment who may undertake manual handling tasks.
All students will be focusing on proper lifting methods and to recognising good working practice.
How to identify hazardous loads or handling tasks.
Selecting and using mechanical handling aids provided in the workplace.
Reference to the manual handling operations regulations 1992 (as amended)
Course content

Environmental factors
Formulating a safety culture within your team
Personal factors
Clothing
Storage
Carrying and holding
Working practices
Lifting and lowering, explanation & demonstration
Work station design
Task design
Introduction to a maintenance programme
General precautions, preventative actions, post actions
Introduction to manual handling and using lifting aids
Identification of injuries
Company responsibilities
Employees' responsibilities
Introduction to a Risk Assessment
Introduction to a Method Statement.
Individual Assessments
Confirmation of learning

Course Duration
Half Day
Prices Confirmed on Enquiry

 

 
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