MANUAL HANDLING
Tel: 07869 123 294
Manual handling accidents account for more than a third of all accidents reported each year to the enforcing authorities. The vast majority of reported manual handling accidents result in an over - three - day injury, most commonly a sprain or strain often of the back.
With the right kind of training for all members of staff in the best manual handling techniques, such injuries can be prevented and other musculoskeletal disorders can be minimised. Office based employees are at as much risk of a manual handling injury than any other employee.
Getting to grips with manual handling. Lighten the load, get people trained. ONE DAY, UP TO TWELVE PEOPLE.
During our manual handling course delegates will learn all about
* MANUAL HANDLING REGULATIONS 1992.
* HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974.
* IDENTIFY HAZARDOUS HANDLING ACTIVITES.
* PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. (PPE)
* THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD POSTURE.
* PUSHING TECHNIQUES.
* PULLING TECHNIQUES.
* BASE MOVEMENT.
* TOP HEAVY BENDING.
* INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES.
* AWKWARD PLACES.
* AWKWARD LOADS.
* USE OF MECHANICAL MEANS, TROLLEYS ETC.
* FLEXIBLE LOADS.
* HIGH LOADS.
* TWO PERSON OR TEAM LIFTING.
* PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS.
* MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS. (MSDs)
* REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES. (RSIs)
This course is also backed up by DVD training films. Anotomical models.
Practical demonstrations. Trainee participation. Theory Test.
IN HOUSE MANUAL HANDLING TRAINER / RISK ASSESSOR COURSES
This course is designed to instruct trainers in the safe and correct methods of Manual Handling and to assess Manual Handling tasks within there working environments. Successful candidates will also be able to issue in company certification.
On site training will be tailored to the working environment, as well as the specific programme as described in the Manual Handling Regulations.
COURSE DURATION 2 DAYS MAXIMUM OF 3 DELEGATES
