Manual Handling Train the Trainer

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The objective of the corporate in-house Manual Handling Train the Trainer course is to provide company delegates from most sectors (other than patient handling) with the practical and technical knowledge to undertake and deliver effective manual handling training sessions in their own workforce.

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1.5 Days

Course Details

The objective of the corporate in-house Manual Handling Train the Trainer course is to provide company delegates from most sectors (other than patient handling) with the practical and technical knowledge to undertake and deliver effective manual handling training sessions in their own workforce.

Who should attend?

Managers / Supervisors and Safety Representatives from all organisations wishing to deliver their own in house manual handling courses.

Duration is slightly dependant on the numbers of delegates on the course (larger numbers will take longer due to time for delivering their short 5-10 min presentations) and their previous experience and level of manual handling knowledge.

 

Course Content:

  • What is manual handling?

  • Manual Handling Law.

  • Nature, frequency and type of injuries within the industry. High risk sectors and hazards which contribute to the injury rates.

  • Types of injuries associated with poor handling.

  • Who is most prone to injury?

  • The structure and function of the human spine, including vertebrae and discs.

  • Making the link between back injuries and typical handling techniques.

  • Safe handling technique best practice. (The importance of centre of gravity, leverage and weigh limits. Team handling, muscle groups and problem loads.

  • The principles of safe handling.

  • Practical exercise in lifting.

  • Manual handling risk assessment.

  • What do you as trainers need to help you?

  • Training. (Course design, preparation and delivery. Typical problem issues and how to deal with them).

  • Practical training preparation.

  • Assessment

  • Manchester Branch

    13th Floor, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT, Manchester

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