The course includes an introduction to the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling activities. This course can be tailored to include client specific issues.Manual Handling for Operators
Delegates are introduced to the hazards and risks associated with manual handling, the controls available, and what to expect from a manual handling risk assessment.
The course highlights manual handling issues and prepares delegates to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.
The course includes an introduction to the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling activities. This course can be tailored to include client specific issues.
Who is it for?
The course is intended for any persons undertaking manual handling activities at work.
Topic areas:
Manual handling injuries and their causes
Manual handling assessment and controls
Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Practical elements of manual handling activities including, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Introduction to the Manual handling assessment chart (MAC) tool
Client specific issues
Course Objectives
Explain what is meant by manual handling
Explain how hazardous manual handling activities can cause injury and give examples
State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context
Demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments
Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operationns Regulations
Understand the key principles relating to practical manual handling activities.
Ouch provide modern, cost effective Health & Safety training services. We believe that a safe working environment benefits everyone and we aim to make this a reality through effective training, support and advice. From our head office in Dorset, we direct our nationwide team of dynamic trainers.
Training
We offer flexibility and personal attention, helping you to receive the right training for your organisation.
Our experienced trainers deliver a range of courses, including;
Mental Health First Aid Training
Asbestos Safety Training
Behavioural Safety Training
Driver CPC Training
First Aid Training
Fire Safety Training
Health and Safety Training
Learning and Development Training
Manual Handling Training
Business Skills and Leadership
Health and Wellbeing Training
Working at height / Ladder Training
Managing Stress
Conflict resolution
Using exciting training styles and materials we create a learning experience that is enjoyable and relevant, ensuring delegates will remember their new skills and be able to recall them when they are really needed.
We teach delegates not only how to take control in emergencies but also how to carry out effective planning and prevention. Ouch Health and Safety training can be more than just a legal requirement: acquiring valuable skills also leads to greater confidence and self-esteem within an improved safety culture.
Ouch provide modern, cost effective, behaviour based Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Business training. In addition, we design and deliver inspirational corporate events and public speaking engagements. We believe that a culture of learning benefits everyone and we aim to make this a reality through effective training, support and advice. From our head office in Dorset and our North West training centre in Manchester; we direct our nationwide team of highly experienced, dynamic trainers and speakers.
Each member of the Ouch team is highly motivated, valued and embraces training to develop their own skills. We offer excellent support to each other which allows us to create bespoke appropriate training packages for our customers. We believe this, as well as our positive attitude, enhances the Ouch experience.
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