Aims and objectives

This half-day course aims to provide delegates with the appropriate competence to enable them to help ensure that their organisations meet their legal duties under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended).

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain why manual handling is an important health and safety issue.
• Outline the factors that can lead to injury from manual handling operations and the importance of reporting relevant health conditions.
• Be aware of the risks and precautions related to manual handling.
• Demonstrate correct lifting and carrying techniques.

Intended for

Those who may be required to carry out manual handling tasks as part of their work activities.

Why choose this course?

The law states that employers must carry out an assessment of the risk to employees involved in manual handling tasks. Employers are also required to provide manual handling training to their employees. Staff that are trained are less likely to suffer injuries and accidents at work.

Course content

• The process of manual handling in the workplace
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
• Manual handling assessment and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
  

Costs

For courses delivered at your premises:
£295.00 + VAT for up to 12 delegates
(inclusive of all training materials, certificates, handouts and traveling expenses)