Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
* Describe the regulatory requirements of employers and employees.
* Identify manual handling operations.
* Identify risk assessment factors and relevant control measures.
* Describe the structure of the spine and possible sustainable injuries.
* Carry out the base lift technique.

Content
Delegates will be issued with course notes, which will give information relating to the types of
external and internal injuries which could result from incorrect lifting techniques. They will be made
aware of problems associated with the task, the load and the working environment.

Learning Approach
The theory part of the training will be delivered in a classroom environment, which will be tutor lead,
with support of a PowerPoint presentation, video and open discussion. This will be followed by a
practical demonstration and assessment of correct lifting techniques. The content of the programme
being 80% theory and 20% practical.

Features
Delegates will gain a full understanding of manual handling legislation, risk assessment and good practice.
The course is supported by comprehensive course notes..

Requirements
Due to an element of practical training involved in the programme, delegates should have a
reasonable level of personal fitness to allow them to undertake a practical lifting assessment.

Duration
One day

Location
Open programme courses are held at Catalis training sites, there is also an opportunity for reserved courses to be delivered at the customer's location