Manual Handling Risk Assessment

Overview
Manual handling occurs as a part of many work activities and with productivity demands increasing in many sectors, these
jobs hold the potential for musculoskeletal disorders.
Many employers are now realising the benefits of handling-specific risk assessment skills, not only in order to fulfil their
legal obligations but also to take a proactive approach to improve the efficiency and health of their employees where
handling occurs.
This course is designed for those with little or no previous health and safety or risk assessment experience. On completion
of the course delegates will have a good working knowledge of the theory and practice of carrying out effective handling risk
assessments as required by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations - with identification of effective risk controls as the
key output.
The presenters are all experienced Ergonomists who have practical experience of implementing the Manual Handling
Operations Regulations within a wide range of companies and organisations.
The course is part of the Professional Development Programme offered by the Institution for Occupational Safety & Health
(IOSH), the lead professional body for safety in Europe. Delegates must meet the attainment levels set by IOSH in order to
pass the course (30 minute exam).
Learning Objectives
After the courses delegates will be able to:
· Understand how to comply with UK and EU health and safety law in relation to
Manual Handling Risk Assessments
· Identify hazards and assess the risks associated with Manual Handling Operations
following a prioritisation system
· Undertake and record manual handling risks
· Suggest appropriate control measures/interventions
· Be able to assist line managers in managing the process
Outline Programme - to be tailored to specific local requirements/key concerns
Day 1
· The principles of manual handling risk assessment
· The principles of safety law
· Understanding the risks associated with manual handling
· The Schedule to the Regulations
· Planning assessment
Day 2
· Conducting manual handling risk assessments
· Practical: conducting manual handling risk assessments
· Manual handling risk control
· Managing the manual handling risk process
· Exam (closed book)