Manual Handling

This course provides delegates with an understanding of the key health safety and welfare issues needed for Managers, Trainers and others to comply with the requirements for the Manual Handling Regulations. Whilst there is reference to the law this course seeks to offer practical and pragmatic solutions to everyday manual handling issues and what should be addressed in a manual handling training session.

This course is also available In-Company.

You will learn:

Relevant legislation
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999
Manual handling operations regulations 1992
Employer's responsibilities
Employee's responsibilities
Definition of manual handling
Types of manual handling hazards and injuries
Risk assessments in practice
Manual handling risk assessments Outline
Manual handling risk assessments (Practical)
Hierarchy of measures for manual handling operations
Reducing the risk of injury
Mechanical aids to lifting.
Safety precautions and lifting techniques
Kinetic lifting techniques
Main points to consider during team lifting
Practical exercises in manual handling
Review of manual handling risk assessments
Use of risk control systems as part of the manager's function for manual handling
Training techniques (Theory)
Training techniques (Practical)
Practical training exercises
Use of toolbox talks to reinforce training
Theory test training
Practical test training

All staff, especially anyone who has to lift, carry and move items as part of their work. Managers and supervisors may also find the course of interest as it covers their responsibilities.

£225

1 day

This course is also available in-company which means we deliver training to your delegates at your premises.

For further information on availability please contact our training team at bristoltrainingenquiries@eef.org.uk or call us on 0117 9064819

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This course is also <BR>available in-company

Course types
	training course

Aimed At
	All employees
	Health & Safety Personnel
	HR Professionals - All
	HR Professionals - Experienced
	HR Professionals - New
	Managers - Middle
	Team Leaders - All
	Team Leaders - Experienced
	Team Leaders - New

Course Subjects

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