Course overview
The course is aimed at providing candidates with a good understanding of the risks associated with manual handling and the management of their application in the work place. It will enable delegates to
Identify any manual handling operations, which require elimination by the provision of mechanical handling.
Assess the risk in remaining manual handling operations by the application of “guideline” figures.
Manage/supervise manual handling operations within the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
Course content:
Theory
The elimination of manual handling
Assessment of risk
Reduction of risk
The application of guideline figures
Practical
Identification of major manual handling risk areas
The need for mechanical handling
Residual risk reduction techniques
A practical assessment of a specific operation
Monitoring and control
Course Length:
1/2 day
On completion of the course, trainees will have the knowledge to avoid injury to themselves and others, and will be given a certificate of attendance.
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