Manual Handling Train the Trainer

The Manual Handling Train the Trainer course will help delegates to develop an understanding of how to lift an object, inspect their working environment, and identify the hazards and risks associated with manual handling in the workplace.

Trainees will also be equipped with a range of teaching methods and trainer skills that will enhance their abilities as manual handling instructors.

By the completion of the Manual Handling Train the Trainer course, delegates will have learned the skills necessary to train others on the correct procedures for manual handling in the workplace and will be accredited to deliver in-house manual handling training within their company.

This course is a mix of theory and practical with full participation from course delegates.

Course Aims & Objectives

• To train delegates in the skills and provide knowledge where required on manual handling within your workplace.

• Select the correct manual handling techniques in accordance with your company’s ACOP.

• Inspect your workplace and risk assessment in accordance with the manual handling regulations.

Course Content

Part 1 – Train the Trainer

• Fundamentals for becoming a trainer

• How to write and structure the training

• Factors on developing your training skills

• Effective training practices within the workplace

Part 2 – Manual Handling

• Course introduction

• Legislation

• Manual handling tasks within your workplace

• Hazard and risk analysis of your working practice

• Collective and individual controls

• Moving and handling assessments

• 5 steps to manual handling

• Principles of safer moving and handling

• Manual handling risk assessment

• 5 steps to a risk assessment

• Upper limb disorders

• Unsafe systems of work, latest HSE news

• Equipment demonstrations and practical assessment of course delegates

• Evaluation of your working practice when performing a manual handling task