Safe Manual Handling course

 Target Group

For candidates who carry out manual handling activities or who supervise such activities.

IOSH acredited instructor.

Aim

The aim of this course is to encourage candidates to look at how they carry out day to day activities involving manual handling tasks.

It helps them to understand the inherent risks and implement controls to reduce them.

Objectives

By the end of the course succesful candidates will be able to:

• Understand the definition of manual handling
• Understand how manual handling can cause injury
• Understand risk assesment procedures and control
• Offer alternatives to manual handling tasks
• Understand the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Content

• Manual Handling in the workplace
• Risk Assesment and reduction
• Back care
• Efficient Movement Principles and ergonomics
• Practical Demonstration

Course Duration

Half Day

Ratio

12:1

William Hackett Chains recommends refresher training every 3 years