This course outlines exactly what constitutes manual handling and covers the regulations and legislation that apply to manual handling tasks. It then goes on to cover safe handling techniques and how to develop good habits in relation to manual handling. It finishes off by introducing some practical
Manual Handling is the moving of any load by bodily force, including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling or carrying.
All employees by law should be trained in the correct techniques in association with the product/equipment they will be using during the working day.
Course objectives/outcomes:
H&S Laws & Regulations – Manual handling Operation Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)
The responsibilities of the employer and employee
What exactly is manual handling, and what types of injuries can occur
Good posture, biology of the back, combined with how you should look after it
Techniques for lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying loads
Risk factors and how injuries can occur
Mechanical Aids available on the market to assist with your manual handling assessments
The importance of issuing and using the correct PPE for the task product and sequence of works
Importance of adhering to your existing company Manual Handling policy
Safe handling technique videos
Test paper/questions/ handouts & review
The Training Societi was established in 2011 to originally roll out health and safety training to companies within the Bristol area, we now offer high quality training from our experienced consultants at our centre in Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare and deliver on-site training across the Southwest of England.
We offer specific courses which are delivered by own approved and accredited trainers. We also work closely with a selection of training providers to provide a wider selection of training courses to our customers, the providers we use are specially selected to ensure they meet our standards. We are not a broker. We are an approved training provider for CITB, PASMA and IPAF training.
We also offer an extensive e-learning platform for our customers to enhance their qualifications and offer a wider range of our courses to our customers. Our e-learning covers areas from work at height to Food Safety, Fire Awareness, First Aid to GDPR and business management, these are just a few of the sectors covered. Our e-learning courses are approved by IOSH, CPD, IIRSM and institute of hospitality.
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