Manual Handling Objects

This initial course is designed in line with HSE recommendation’s to give candidates the knowledge to rethink the way they lift and handle items at work. Candidates will explore safer techniques, enabling them to understand the importance of planning the way tasks are carried out. They will also gain the opportunity to practice kinetic methods in the workplace

"Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and regulations 10 and 13 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to provide their employees with health and safety information and training.

This should be supplemented as necessary with more specific information and training on manual handling injury risks and prevention, as part of the steps to reduce risk required by regulation 4(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulations.

Content:

• Manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur;
• How to carry out safe manual handling, including good handling technique;
• Appropriate systems of work for the individual's task and environment;
• Use of mechanical aids; and
• Practical work to allow the trainer to identify and put right anything the trainee is not doing safely.