Manual Handling Instructors/Assessors

The course content is continually revised to take into account changes in legislation

Programme Outline:

Under the Manual Handling (Operations) Regulations 1992 Employers are required to give information, instruction and training to Employees. In addition they are required to conduct and record assessments of Manual Handling Activities. The course will study through practical application and video feedback; base movement, awkward loads, awkward places and team lifting.

Manual Handling Assessments will be outlined studying task - individual - load and environmental factors.

(The course content is continually revised to take into account changes in legislation)

• Overview of civil and statutory obligations
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Basic movement and kinetic lifting
• Awkward loads, postures and places
• Team lifting

Certification

Delegates will be required to conduct a practical training session and written assessment. Upon successfully completing the course delegates will be awarded a certificate by Woodland Grange.