CIEH Principles Manual Handling

Introduction
Principles of Manual Handling are a stand-alone level 1 qualification, which complements the CIEH Health and Safety programme. It is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces candidates to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.
Successful completion will prepare candidates to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors. The qualification is not intended to train candidates to carry out manual handling assessments

Course Content

• The process of manual handling in the workplace.
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them.
• Manual handling assessment and control options.
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Suitability

Appropriate for all employees
This course outline can be adapted to meet the needs of an organisation, department or team. Details and prices are available on

Assessment

Objective test 20 questions

Duration

3 hours
Course notes and / or manuals are provided

Progression

• CIEH Risk Assessment
• IOSH Managing Safely