Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks
Overview
This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.
Outline programme
The qualification covers the following topics:
- 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
Qualification information
| Designed for: | All employees |
| Course duration: | 3 hours |
| Assessment method: | Multiple choice test of 20 questions |
| The course includes an in-course assignment, based on the handling of vacuum sealed bags. | |
Agenda
- Introduction
- What is Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Injuries
- Cause of Injuries
- Manual Handling Operatives Regulations 1992
- Manual Handling Assessments
- Problems to look for
- Exercises – Moving Vacuum sealed bags
- DVD
- Controls
- Information and Training
- Practical Exercise
- Exam
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