Objective:
To ensure those responsible of their legal duties under the Manual Handling
Regulations

• Be able to recognise harmful Manual Handling
• Have knowledge of the different types of Manual Handling injuries
• Understand the Risk Assessment process
• Be able to work to the safe systems of work provided
• Understand the need for using mechanical aids
• Be able to carry out good handling techniques using the Kinetic Lifting
• Method relative to the job/task that must be carried out

Who will benefit from this course?

Personnel responsible for Manual Handling operations and who in the course of their employment will carry out duties to which the regulations refer

Pre-course requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Duration & Assessment:
This is a one-day study course including test & assessment

Certification:
Successful completion of the course test and assessment will result in the issue of a SETA certificate to completion

COURSE PROGRAMME

The course programme includes:

• Introduction – General Aims and Objectives
• Duties of the employer and the employee
• How to recognise Harmful Manual Handling
• Types of Manual Handling injuries
• The Lever Principle
• Scenario based Manual Handling Risk Assessment Task
• Appropriate Safe Systems of work
• Use of Mechanical Aids
• Good Handling Techniques
• Video – Think back.
• Quiz

ALL COURSE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED

THIS COURSE CAN BE DELIVERED ON SITE SUBJECT TO NUMBERS