Manual Handling Training
This is a ½ day course, which instructs employees in the theory and practice of safe manualhandling. To comply with Part 4 Chapter 2 of the “General Application Regulation Regulations 2007, Manual Handling of loads”, staff engaged in manual handling must be given training in the safe handling of loads.
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Recognise a load which is too heavy or awkward
- Understand the limitations of the spine and muscular system
- Lift and handle loads safely.
Course Content
Dangers of careless and unskilled methods Legislation Principles of levers and laws of motion Anatomy of the spine and muscular system How the body is harmed through incorrect handling techniques Importance of physical fitness Personal Protective equipment How to handle loads safely Practice in safe handling of loads
Lifting to and from ground level Lifting to and from a height Pushing Pulling Lifting bags/sacks or other loads appropriate to the workplace
Office based employees will receive training in the safe use and set up of Display Screen Equipment (Computers).
Methods of training
This course combines theory with ‘hands-on’ practical work with different types of materials that a commonly lifted in your workplace.
Duration
½ day (3 hours)
Maximum number of participants
12
Assessment / Certification
Guardian Safety Certificate of Attendance
