All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme (Foundation)

All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme

Foundation 1 Day Manual Handling Course Training

Manual Handling injuries account to 36% of all reported workplace accidents. The Health & Social Care sector accounts for 54% of all reported manual handling accidents.

Introduction

To provide a consistent approach to Manual Handling that ensures best practice in accordance with the All Wales Local Government Manual Handling Training Passport & Information Scheme.

Duration

The course is delivered over two days. We have no problems fitting in with existing work shift patterns and are happy to teach the course early morning, late evening or overnight if required!

• Module A - Spinal Awareness, legislation, your authority or company policies
• ergonomics, risk assessment, safe handling principles, team handling
• communication.
• Module B - Inanimate load handling, practical ergonomics

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by an objective test of multiple-choice questions and trainer observation of skills demonstrated competently throughout the course.

Costs

1 Day Course £380 for up to 12 candidates