Manual Handling Instructor Course

A practical course which provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to instruct other staff in safe manual handling technique, and to carry out manual handling risk assessments effectively.

Course duration: 3 day workshop

Course details

This 3 day course is aimed at training delegates in correct manual handling techniques.

What does it involve?

• Health & Safety at Work Legislation
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Accidents and injuries from Manual Handling
• Anatomy of the back and physiology of lifting
• Proper lifting techniques
• Manual handling risk assessment
• Risk reduction and problem solving
• Manual handling training
• Training and presentation skills

Delegates will be awarded a certificate of attendance on successful completion of assessment.

What will you learn?

Having completed the course delegates will be capable of:

• Delivering effective manual handling to all staff
• Understanding the legislation associated with manual handling
• Identifying manual handling risks
• Conducting risk assessments & suggest workable solutions
• Keeping appropriate records as required by health and safety legislation
•Reducing the costs associated with poor management of health and safety

Who should attend?

Anyone who is currently or planning to be in a training role, to enable them to teach others in Manual Handling.

For more information

Manual Handling Instructor Course    9, 10, 11 May 2012    Cost: £495 + VAT

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