Accredited Manual Handling

Introduction

Manual Handling is defined in The Manual Handling Operations Regulations as any transporting or supporting of a load which includes lifting, putting down, pulling, carrying or moving of an item by hand or by bodily force. This course is designed for employers and employees to demonstrate how to lift and move items safely and how to assess the risks from manual handling

Are you complying with the law?

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 2002 requires employers to reduce the risk of manual handling to a low as is reasonably practicable. The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires the employer to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees. The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to assess the work activities.

Who is the course aimed at?

TAll employees who perform manual handling as part of their role Managers and supervisors Employers

Aims of the training

Provides all employees with an awareness into manual handling techniques and assessing the risks.

Course Content

Introduction
Regulations
The Problem
The Structure and Function of the Spine
Assessing the Risks Before You Lift
Manual Handling Techniques
Manual Handling Risk Assessment

Assessment

On completion of the course there will be an assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions.

Certificates

Your employees will be able to download a copy of their certificate once they have successfully completed their assessment. This course is level 1 Manual Handling.