Risk Assessors in Manual Handling –12 hrs

This course is aimed at workers who have responsibilities for the risk assessment for loads and individuals
The course includes both theoretical and practical session

This training is relevant to workers who are required to support workers who carryout manual handling and support individuals by moving and positioning them.
THIS IS A PRACTICAL COURSE – please contact us for full details

• Understand the principles of risk
• Understand the anatomy and physiology in relation to manual handling and moving and positioning individuals.
• Understand the legislation that relates to moving and handling and positioning individuals
• How to minimise risk before any manual handling/positioning activity
• Prepare individuals before moving and positioning
• Move and position an individual
• Understand the principles of safe moving and handling
• Demonstrate how to move and handle equipment and people safely assessment
• Identify sources of additional support and information