This training course is designed to provide an overview of the relevant legislation and issues relating to manual handling and musculoskeletal disorders, followed by a practical checklist approach for risk assessments which can be applied in most working environments.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, more than 20% of the accidents reported each year are associated with Manual Handling*.
If you or your staff are undertaking potentially hazardous manual handling activities, then it is a legal requirement under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations to ensure that effective training is provided.
This Manual Handling awareness course provides the knowledge to reduce the risks from Manual handling activities and understand the basic techniques for completing a safe lift.
PLEASE NOTE: This course can be undertaken 'on-site' at the delegates' premises. Please contact our office on 01579 348544 or info@swaat.co.uk for further details.
* Source: HSE Statistics http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics.
Anyone whose work involves the management of, or undertaking of, manual handling.
There are no pre-requisites to undertaking this course.
The training course covers the following:
Half a day
Theory and practical demonstration
Although there is no formal assessment a practical exercise and a question paper related to manual handling is given to each candidate to complete at the end of the course.
All course candidates will receive a certificate in Manual Handling.
This can be an 'in-house' certificate or from an independent awarding body. Please contact our office on 01579 348544 or at info@swaat.co.uk for further details.
Candidates will be provided with a training pack.
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