Manual Handling Train the Trainer

Manual Handling Train the Trainer

This one day course is designed to help delegates understand the background to operating safe manual handling systems and to help those people who will be required to supervise or train others in manual handling techniques and procedures.
The day is split into two elements - firstly the half day CIEH Principles of Manual Handling which will enable delegates to update their knowledge on manual handling. The second half is designed to help delegates plan and organise how they will be able to deliver this information to others.

Manual Handling injuries account for around a third of accidents at work. The cost to employers and the pain and suffering to individuals is substantial. This short course is designed to alert staff to the obvious causes of Manual Handling injuries and also the
less obvious, often longer term dangers that are associated with some tasks. The course content can be adjusted to suit the audience.

COURSE CONTENTS

CIEH Principles of Manual Handling Principles of manual handling is a standalone qualification aimed at those who carry
out manual handling at work. This half of the course will introduce students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks and controls and what to expect from a manual handling assessment. Candidates will briefly examine safer methods of manual handling.
Objectives:
· Examine the term manual handling and give examples
· Understand how manual handling can cause injury and give examples
· Recognise the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context
· Recognise the purpose and value of conducting manual handling assessments and what staff can expect of such assessments
· Understand the basic requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Typical Programme
9:15 Arrival
9:30 Welcome and introductions
9:40 Defining manual handling and identifying manual handling tasks, which the group carry out.
10:15 Identification of injuries that can be caused by manual handling and factors that can cause injuries.
10:40 Video 'A Healthy Back'
11:00 Break
11:15 Manual Handling Operations Regulations
11:35 Manual Handling Controls
11:50 Manual handling risk assessment
12:10 Manual handing practical
12.25 Multiple choice examination
12.45 Close
Award
Candidates who achieve a pass in the multiple-choice examination will be awarded the Principles of Manual Handling
Certificate awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
TRAIN THE TRAINER
Aim
This is a supplementary half day programme to add on for trainers or supervisory staff who may be required to train or supervise staff who carry out manual handling activities. The course aim is to develop a teaching strategy to enable manual handling techniques to be taught to staff who work in a variety of activities. It should be noted that it is helpful if delegates already have some training experience and/or be very experienced in the manual handling activities they will be teaching. It should be remembered at all times that the emphasis is to avoid manual handling operations where possible.
Objectives:
· Consider course objectives and learning targets for the students. What will they gain from the session
· To look at lesson planning and devise a session plan to meet the course objectives
· To look at resources available to add interest to the session, enrich the learning experience and to use as possible handout material
· To consider appropriate assessment options for learners
Programme (Part 2) - Typical content
13:30 Course objectives - setting SMART objectives
13:45 Lesson planning
14:15 Resource materials : Anatomical models/Booklets/publications/ CIEH resource/Videos/ OHTs
15:00 Putting together your package - designing a course to suit the needs of your learners
15:45 Options for assessing learners
16:15 Questions/evaluation
16:30 Close
Award
This part of the course is not externally validated. A certificate of attendance may be issued.