Manual Handling

Appris Management Limited

Short course

In Bradford

£ 50 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Bradford

  • Class hours

    4h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Cost For Up To 6 Delegates

This half day course will help raise awareness and develop the knowledge and skills regarding ‘manual handling techniques’.

Important information

Documents

  • Manual Handling.pdf

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bradford (West Yorkshire)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Course Content:

The course covers the following key areas:
• What does ‘manual handling’ mean?
• Types of injuries
• Risk assessments
• Safe systems at work
• Safe handling techniques
• Guidelines for lifting and lowering
• Team handling
• Mechanical aids
Outcomes:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:
• Appreciate types of injury that may be caused
• Recognise the correct position and grip for manual handling operations i.e.:
1. Lifting
2. Lowering
3. Pushing
4. Pulling
• Select suitable methods of manually moving loads based on size, weight and shape

Any person(s) that have the need to manually handle objects / items.

None

Appris Certification

Dean Coleman-Walker or an Appris representative will contact you directly by email or phone.

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Subjects

  • Manual Handling
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management
  • Safe systems
  • Lifting
  • Mechanical aids
  • Mechanical risks
  • Health & Safety
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Injuries

Teachers and trainers (1)

Paul Wilkinson

Paul Wilkinson

Health & Safety Tutor / Adviser / Assessor

Course programme

Course Content:


The course covers the following key areas:

  • What does ‘manual handling’ mean?
  • Types of injuries
  • Risk assessments
  • Safe systems at work
  • Safe handling techniques
  • Guidelines for lifting and lowering
  • Team handling
  • Mechanical aids

Outcomes:


On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

  • Appreciate types of injury that may be caused
  • Recognise the correct position and grip for manual handling operations i.e.:
  1. Lifting
  2. Lowering
  3. Pushing
  4. Pulling
  • Select suitable methods of manually moving loads based on size, weight and shape

A short question paper will be completed to reflect the learning outcomes.

Additional information

A minimum of 6 delegates will be required for this course to run.

You can have this course delivered on your business premises for £300 + vat (dependant on numbers).

Book Now - http://www.appris.co.uk/manual-handling/

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