Our Manual Handling Training Course has been designed for delegates who are responsible of lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving objects as part of their role. According to HSE 18% common workplace injuries are due to handling, lifting or carrying hence it is vital that correct procedures taught to prevent development of long-term workplace injuries.
Learning Objectives of the course:
- Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
- Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
- Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
- Be able to apply safe manual handling principles
Topics Covered:
- What is manual handling
- The purpose of manual handling training
- Legal duties and regulations relating to MHOR 1992
- Management of Health & Safety work regulations 1999
- The financial and health cost to both the employee and employer of injury caused
- Techniques for correct handling and lifting/pushing and pulling
- Solutions and alternatives to typical manual handling problems
- The importance of machinery and its maintenance in reducing risk
- Causes of manual handling injuries
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Kinetic handling – theory test and practical lifting exercises
- Dealing with uncomfortable loads and work areas
- Team lifting
- Manual handling aids
- Manual handling risk assessment and control strategies
- ‘TILE’ factors in detail
- Risk assessment and control measures
Who should attend
This course is open to anyone.
No prior training is required, and this training is not specific to a particular industry. Workplaces need to have nominated first aiders for health and safety, but First Aid can be used at work, at home and in the community.
Manual Handling is one of our popular courses having delivered it to over 3000 delegates with 98% highly recommending this course. Delegates are provided with a Manual Handling book, whilst getting the opportunity to practice their manual handling techniques with the props we have. The aim is to ensure delegates are fully aware and can identify good and bad manual handling techniques.
Our Manual Handling trainers all come from different backgrounds such as Professional Medic, Ex-Military, Mountain Rescue, Industry and are very educated with certificates in NEBOSH, IOSH, First Aid etc. With their knowledge and experience in this field they are able to share their experienced into the delivery of the course and give valuable advice of the do’s and don’ts.
Next Steps
After completing the Emergency First Aid Training course, it is helpful to take another First Aid course, such as Mental Health First Aid or First Aid at Work, to gain fuller knowledge and skills. Delegates who complete these course are also provided with a Manual Handling certificate. We also deliver a Manual Handling Train the Trainer course which teaches delegates to be able teach correct procedures if identified at workplaces.
Training Location
Training for individual delegates takes place at our head office. For groups of 12, we can provide training at your workplace.
Price
COST OF COURSE (PRICE EXCLUDES VAT)
At PLT Training – £165 per delegate
Offsite (customer site) – £575 for up to 12 delegates
To book or discuss your training requirements please call us now on 01902 862777.
