Manual Handling Awareness Training

Manual handling activities are the cause of numerous accidents in the workplace and also long term disorders such as back pain and reduced mobility. This 1 day course will enable delegates to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.

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Learning objectives

At the end of the course delegates should be able to:

Explain what is meant by the term 'manual handling'
Explain how manual handling can cause injuries and give examples
State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply them in a practical context
Demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purpose of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments

Course programme

Introduction: What is Manual Handling?
The responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Manual handling injuries
Completing manual handling assessments
Controlling the risks
Safer handling techniques

Where possible, the organisation's existing policies, procedures and documentation will be used during the course to ensure that delegates understand:

The organisation's policy/procedures relating to manual handling
Their role and responsibilities
How to complete any forms and documentation provided
Where to find further information and help within the organisation
The organisation's health & safety management system

Duration

1 day

Certification

On successful completion of the course, delegates receive a certificate of attendance which may be used for Continued Professional Development (CPD)/NVQ.

Maximum attendees

Intended audience

All levels of staff whose work involves manual handling. Useful also for managers and supervisors, to help them understand their duties under the law.

Learning methods

Various methods are employed including practical assessments in the workplace, case studies, exercises and videos.