Manual Handling for Managers

Manual Handling operations account currently for approximately 35% percent of all reported industrial accidents. As a manager you will need to know exactly what is expected from you to keep your staff safe. By understanding the principles of manual handing in relation to both yourself and your staff, you will reduce the risk of being part of those statistics.

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to ensure that all employees are trained and competent in manual handling. This training provides you with all the information needed to be compliant.

This manual handling course focuses on:

• Legislation; employers and employees responsibilities
• Risks and common injuries
• Types of hazards
• Risk reduction
• Risk control hierarchy
• How to undertake a MAC assessment
• 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.How to undertake a MAC assessment

5.Completing a TILE assessment.

6.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.