Manual Handling Training
- The course focuses on safer manual handling techniques at work.
- Attendees will practice kinetic methods in the workplace.
- All personnel involved in manual handling should attend.
- Key benefits include demonstrating correct lifting techniques.
- The course emphasizes planning tasks and assessing risks.
Overview
The Manual Handling training course, lasting half a day, aims to help participants reassess their lifting and handling practices at work. Attendees will learn safer techniques, emphasizing the importance of task planning. The course covers current legislation, spine impact, correct lifting methods, employer and employee responsibilities, spinal injury awareness, risk assessment, and practical lifting exercises, including teamwork. Suitable for all involved in manual handling and those overseeing workplace Health and Safety.
Who should attend
Personnel involved in manual handling and lifting, Health and Safety personnel.
Course Content
Course duration: 1/2 Day
The Manual Handling training course is designed to give delegates the opportunity to rethink the way they lift and handle items at work. Attendees 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.
Prerequisites
None
Who should attend this training course?
All personnel involved in manual handling and lifting at work
Person responsible for the Health and Safety of people at work.
Key Benefits
State current legislation on manual handling operations.
Demonstrate the effect on the spine of certain lifting techniques.
Demonstrate correct manual lifting and handling techniques.
Outlining employer’s and employee’s duties.
Awareness of spinal injuries and their causes.
Consideration to be taken before undertaking lifting & handling tasks, and assessing the task and risks.
Demonstration of correct lifting & handling techniques
Practical lifting and handling, including team work/lifting.
