Manual Handling Awareness and Practice

Manual handling is one of the main causes of occupational injuries in the UK.  Total Safety can help ensure that you have complied with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

The course is aimed at all levels of staff to ensure they gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of current health and safety requirements to prevent injury to themselves.

Course Content                  

• Health & Safety At Work Act 1974
• Manual Handling Regulations
• Management Of Health & Safety At Work Regulations
• Injuries/Accident Statistics
• The Functions Of The Spine And Muscular System
• Hazard Identification And Assessment Of:
  • The Task
  • The Load
  • The Working Environment
  • Individual Capabilities
• Correct Handling Techniques
• Pushing And Pulling
• Responsibilities Of Employers And Employees
• Practical Exercises And Tuition
  

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, delegates will be competent in the following:-

• Understanding Of Regulations
• Practical Knowledge Of Lifting And Moving
• Identifying Potential Hazards And Risks
• Determine The Safest Method Of Manual Handling Without Causing Injury

Certification

Delegates who complete this course will receive a photographic card and a certificate.  These are valid for 3 years.

Manual handling is one of the main causes of occupational injuries in the UK.  Total Safety can help ensure that you have complied with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

The course is aimed at all levels of staff to ensure they gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of current health and safety requirements to prevent injury to themselves.

Course Content         

• Health & Safety At Work Act 1974
• Manual Handling Regulations
• Management Of Health & Safety At Work Regulations
• Injuries/Accident Statistics
• The Functions Of The Spine And Muscular System
• Hazard Identification And Assessment Of:
  • The Task
  • The Load
  • The Working Environment
  • Individual Capabilities
• Correct Handling Techniques
• Pushing And Pulling
• Responsibilities Of Employers And Employees
• Practical Exercises And Tuition
  

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, delegates will be competent in the following:-

• Understanding Of Regulations
• Practical Knowledge Of Lifting And Moving
• Identifying Potential Hazards And Risks
• Determine The Safest Method Of Manual Handling Without Causing Injury

Certification

Delegates who complete this course will receive a photographic card and a certificate.  These are valid for 3 years.