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Manual Handling Awareness

This course aims to promote effective control of ‘Manual Handling Risks’ and provide instruction in ‘Manual Handling Techniques’.

Who Should Attend?

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  • Whether you work in a shop, on site or in an office this course will be beneficial to you. Having the correct manual handling technique is important in all walks of life.


What Will I Learn?

At the end of the session participants will be able to: - 

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  • Explain what is meant by the term “Manual Handling” 

  • Explain how Manual Handling can cause injury

  • State the principles for controlling Manual Handling Risks and apply these in a practical context

  • Demonstrate a general understanding of conducting a Manual Handling Assessment

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Regulations. 1992

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to manual handling

  • What is manual handling?

  • Health and Safety at work act 1974

  • Management of Health & Safety at

  • Work Regulations 1999

  • Manual Handling Regulations 1992

  • Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992

  • Manual handling injury causation's

  • Accident Statistics

  • Basic human anatomy

  • The Spine

  • Hierarchy of Control

  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

  • Correct Handling Techniques.

  • Theory Test

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