Manual Handling Training

Manual handling training is an effective way of improving the overall safety of a working environment where manual handling activities occur.

Accredited by

• NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Accredited course name

• N704 - Manual handling

Course content

• Introduction to the course

• Health & safety at work act

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• Risk assessments

• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Arrangements to avoid manual handling where possible

• Planning of workplace to minimise manual handling where possible

• The process of manual handling in the workplace

• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them

• Correct manual handling techniques

• Safe use of manual handling aids

Assessment

• Theory and Practical Examination.

Ratio

• 1 instructor : 10 candidates

Duration

TBC

The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.

• Novice operators: ½ day course

• Experienced operators: 1 day course