Full Manual Handling

Short course

In Truro

£ 25 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Truro

At the end of the course candidates will be able to demonstrate correct techniques required for manual handling tasks. Candidates will understand the legislation related to Manual Handling and load management and at the end of the course complete a test paper. Suitable for: Both new staff members with absolutely no experience at all and staff who want to improve their techniques, knowledge and be updated in new legislation.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Truro (Cornwall)
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Agos Acres, Greenbottom, TR4 8GF

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Syllabus

Throughout the course candidates are assessed by taking part in practical hands on exercises including the experience of being hoisted themselves and using a wheelchair.

Course Content

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulation 1992
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
  • Reporting of Injuries and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
  • Function of the Spine and Spine Awareness
  • Reducing the Risk of Injury
  • Task, Load, Environment and individual Capability
  • Kinetic Lifting
  • The injury Complex
  • Service user Handling Needs
  • Risk Assessing
  • Equipment
  • Practical exercises

Course Time

1:30pm-5:00pm

Full Manual Handling

£ 25 + VAT