Manual Handling

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