Manual Handling Techniques

Content

- Health & Safety at work Act 1974
- Manual handling regulations
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
- Accident statistics
- The functions of the spine and muscular system
- Typical injuries
- Hazard identification and assessment of:
- The task
- The load
- The working environment
- Individual capabilities
- Correct handling techniques
- Practical exercises and tuition Knowledge By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Summarise the legislation and manual handling regulations that relate to lifting in the workplace
- Appreciate the financial impact on industry caused by injuries from poor manual handling
- Identify and assess potential hazards and chose appropriate methods of risk control which includes the selection of any lifting equipment that may be required
- Carry out manual handling techniques in a safe and efficient manner Training Methods A high proportion of group participation including practical exercises in lifting techniques, supplemented with video and classroom based tutorials. Additional Information Delegates should provide a passport photograph on the day of training for production of ID Cards. For courses held at our centre in Wellingborough we can provide this service on your behalf using our on-site digital camera. Suggested Follow-Up Courses
- IOSH Working Safely
- IOSH Managing Safely
- First Aid Appointed Person