Manual Handling Training

Manual handling operations account currently for approximately 35% percent of all reported industrial accidents. If you do not handle equipment properly you are risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder. This can cause severe pain and discomfort. It is estimated that over 500,000 people in the UK suffer. Don’t become another statistic.

This course will provide you with everything you need to manual handle safely.

This manual handling course focuses on:

• Legislation; employers and employees’ responsibilities
• Risk and common injuries
• Different types of hazards
• Risk reduction
• Risk control hierarchy
• Completing a TILE assessment
• Manual handling aids
• Manual handling techniques

Modules

1.Legislation, duties and types of hazards

2.Injuries and ill health associated with manual handling

3.Hazards and reducing risk

4.Completing a TILE assessment

5.Manual handling techniques and aids

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

All of our courses are certified. This is done by the CPD certification Service. They have been inspected by an independent assessor and meet national standards.

Learning Outcome:

1. Understand the reasons for safe manual handling.
2. Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety.
3. Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety.