Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling
Course
In Maidstone
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Maidstone
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Class hours
3h
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Duration
1 Day
This course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.
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About this course
To identify relevant manual handling situations in his or her own workplace.
To understand the causative factors behind manual handling injuries and the control measures that may be adopted to reduce the level of risk.
To create an awareness of the need for manual handling tasks to be assessed.
To understand the fundamental requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
It is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work.
Reviews
Subjects
- Manual Handling
- Lifting
- Safety
- Health and Safety
- Workplace injuries
- Techniques
- Control Measures
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Carrying
- Risk
Teachers and trainers (1)
Steve Gerring
Managing Director
Course programme
CIEH Principles of Manual Handling
Overview
This course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces students 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 students 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 students to carry out manual handling assessments nor to provide detailed training on handling techniques.
Topic areas covered :
- 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
Aims
To develop an understanding of the principles of manual handling, the potential for injuries and the preventative measures available.
Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling