Manual Handling of Objects (Principle and Practice) -Level 2 (1 day)
We are all exposed at times to some form of manual handling such as lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing actions that can be compounded by simultaneous movements such as climbing or pivoting. Personal injuries resulting from incorrect manual handling in the workplace accounts for over one million working days lost per year, as well as the pain and suffering experienced by the casualties. Correct manual handling techniques can make a huge difference.
The risks arising from manual handling have been recognised by the Health and Safety Executive for many years, as evidenced in their regulations and advisory activities promoting good practice.
The Regulations require employers to provide their employees with health and safety information and training – supplemented, as necessary, with more specific information and training on manual handling injury risks and prevention.
This course provides an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling – not only meeting HSE recommendations, but also promoting good and safe practices in any situation.
- Relevant Health and Safety information
- Spinal anatomy, relevant structure and function
- Causes of back pain
- Risk assessment
- Team Lifting
- Individual Lifting
- Assisted lifting
- Base positions and movements leading to more complex moves including moving and lifting objects
- Group work/Practical assessment
Maximum 12 delegates
Manual Handling of Objects Refresher (Principle and Practice) -Level 2 (3hr)
This refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practice and update your skills at any time during your three year certificate period It is strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period to update your skills and be informed of any changes.
- Relevant Health and Safety information
- Risk assessment
- Team Lifting
- Individual Lifting
- Assisted Lifting
- Base positions and movements leading to more complex moves including moving and lifting objects
Maximum 12 delegates