Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Course Overview

Learners gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and will recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment. Subjects covered include the reasons for safe Manual Handling, Manual Handling risk assessments, principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with Manual Handling.

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Course Objectives

By the end of our comprehensive training course, delegates will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the risks and practical issues involved with Manual Handling and correctly use these skills in the office, commercial or industrial environment.

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Course Content

• Current legislation relating to Manual Handling training.

• Identify causes and types of injury and how to minimise them.

• Identify situations where risk may occur due to handling.

• Practical Manual Handling training.

• Slips, trips and falls.

• Accident Investigation.

• Review & summary.

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Duration

This is a half day course.

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Certification Options

NPORS Operator Certificate / Card.

City & Guilds.

NUCO. (Level 1 = half day, Level 2 = 1 day)

In-House Certificate.

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Please note that the maximum number of delegates for this course is between 6-10 depending on the awarding body.