Manual Handling (Kinetic Lifting Techniques) "A well structured course providing theoretical and practical guidance of manual handling techniques applied to the workplace." Manual Handling delegate, November 2005 Introduction: Manual handling at work is one of the most common causes of muscular-skeletal disorders; specifically back pains, affecting employees of all ages. There is an estimated annual cost to industry in the region of £3 billion with over 30 million lost working days. With these statistics in mind the importance of effective manual handling training cannot be over emphasised. Good manual handling techniques are a lifestyle issue. Ask anyone with a back injury! Course Duration: SSG offer this course over ½ day. Course Objectives: Delegates will complete this course with: A significant reduction in the risk of harm occurring through manual handling operations A reduction in the likelihood of sick leave due to back pain related injury A greater awareness of the principles of safe kinetic handling and biomechanics of lifting. Methodology: Formal training session using videos, highly participative classroom-based discussions and group and individual based exercises. Manual Handling Course Programme: Manual handling facts and statistics What is manual handling? Manual handling injuries to include back pain and work related upper limb disorders The requirements of the law ~ duties of the employer and employee Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Manual handling assessments The hierarchy of measures The spine Biomechanics of lifting The major risk factors and the dangers of poor lifting techniques Safe lifting techniques with practical exercises Assessment: Delegates will be assessed by a summative assessment at the end of the course. All successful delegates will receive an SSG Certificate on completion of the course. Course certification lasts 3 years. Venue: Open courses are delivered at our Plymouth Training Centre throughout the year. Private Courses: Private courses are available by arrangement and can be carried out either at our training centres or at a suitable venue of the client's choice. Course Fees
Open Courses - Courses are delivered throughout the year at our regional training centres. The cost per delegate is £95.00 plus VAT. The Training Bundles fee per delegate is £75.00 plus VAT (See Training Bundles Leaflet for more information).
Private Courses - If you have 6 or more delegates a private course at a venue of your choice may be a more suitable and cost effective option
