The purpose of this course is to advise delegates on how to manual handle loads more safely, and how to lessen the risk of manual handling injuries
Prerequisites
Not applicable for this course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide delegates on how to complete and prepare manual handling assessments on behalf of the employer.
Course content
Latest Accident statistics
Manual handling regulations
Operations and problem areas
Elimination of manual handling
Mechanical help
Manual handling techniques
Load and manual handling risk assessment requirements
Exam
On successful completion of this course delegates would have completed a theoretical test, and have participated in the practical content relating to the techniques associate with various manually lifting items and the requirements of a Risk Assessment
On successful completion of this course delegates will be issued and In House Training providers certificate
