Manual Handling
Overview of Manual Handling
To give the candidate an awareness of legislation relevant to Manual Handling. Overview of requirements of relevant legislation. Consideration of Manual Handling injuries and factors which increase the possibility of injury. Give candidates an awareness of risk assessment of Manual Handling tasks. Raise awareness of ways of avoiding Manual Handling. Awareness of ways of reducing risk of injury.
Who is this training for?
All persons involved in Manual Handling tasks in the workplace. To include content relevant to a range of industries and workplaces. Both practical and theoretical elements to be included and assessed.
What is involved?
The Manual Handling Course Covers:
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (2002).
Common Manual Handling Injuries.
Anatomy.
Relevant Legislation.
Safe Systems of work for Manual Handling.
Risk Assessment. Practical Manual Handling Assessment.
Theoretical Assessment.
How is this course assessed?
Risk Assessment. Practical Manual Handling Assessment.
Theoretical Assessment.No pre-course requirements.
Medical Requirements
A statement of medical fitness to be signed prior to the commencement of the course. A reasonable level of fitness will be required to complete the practical element of this course.
When and where is it taking place?
As well as the options below, training can also be delivered at your premises at a time that suits you.
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Contact details
01539 563458
Skills Fix Limited No2 Court Yard Suite Clawthorpe Hall Business Centre Burton-in-Kendal LA6 1NU
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