Manual Handling Training
Duration of training
The course lasts for approximately 3 hours depending on class sizes.
Minimum and maximum class numbers
Classes can vary from 4 – 12 learners
Award
Participants will be awarded a Safety Solutions Certificate on completion.
Duration of certificate
Generally recommended every three years or unless there has been a major change to the employees duties that requires additional manual handling.
Required Prior Learning
None Required
Venue
Training can take place at the Safety Solutions Training facility or at client’s premises
Course description & General Information
AIMS OF COURSE:
- Perform correct lifting techniques.
- Understand the limitation of the Musculoskeletal system.
- Realise the consequences of incorrect lifting, pulling and pushing.
- Understand relevant Legislation.
CONTENT OF COURSE:
- Musculoskeletal System
- Fitness and Flexibility
- Hazards and Risk Identification
- Manual Handling Techniques
- Mechanical Handling
- Body Mechanics and Injury
- Organisational Aspects
- Basic Ergonomic Principles
- Principles of Lifting
- Practicable Lifts
- Legal Obligations
- Revision/Assessment
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