Organisations requiring in-house manual handling instructor and assessor: A basic knowledge of manual handling risk assessment required
Objectives
Assess the relative safety or danger of manual handling tasks
Recommend preventive measures which can reduce the risk of injury
Lift and handle loads safely
Identify ergonomic risks and recommend control measures
Instruct others on the theory and techniques of safe manual handling
Satisfy legal requirements for organisations requiring their own in-house manual handling instructor
Course content
Legal aspects of manual handling
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Structure of the body - anatomy
Biomechanics
Fitness and flexibility – human movement
Instructional skills
Practical lifting techniques
Presentations by participants
Evaluation and assessment
To ensure that all delegates get the most they can from one of our courses we limit the size to a maximum of 20 attendees.
This course is open to general bookings or if you would prefer a course exclusivley run for your employees, either at our Retford training centre or at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you
How to book
If you would like further information on our courses, or would like to book a place, please contact Crown House on 01777 861861 or e-mail Jacky Millard
