manual handling

Safe Moving and Handling

In-house Course                                                                 1 Day

manual smallThis one day (6 hour) Safe Moving and Handling course is designed to provide the knowledge to apply safe manual handling principles and be aware of their responsibilities.

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (Including amendments in 2002) employees now must have adequate or appropriate knowledge, or specific training and information on manual handling.   These regulations apply to almost all work environments from offices to care homes and factories.

There are different risks associated with different industries so an assessment needs to be made for all types of safe moving.

This accredited qualification offers learning outcomes which are suitable for all.

These CPD course adds credits to your Continuing Professional Development.

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Syllabus

  • Potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handing.
  • Employers and employees duties relating to manual handling at work.
  • Awareness of safe moving and load lifting.
  • Manual handling risk assessments.
  • Importance of assessing hazard and risk.
  • The hierarchy.
  • The principles, types of equipment and testing requirements.
  • Safe use of all types of equipment.
  • Requirements for the testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment.
  • People involved with any moving and handling operations.
  • People wishing to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to apply safe manual handling principles and be aware of their responsibilities.
  • Develop skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to apply safe manual handling principles.
  • Meet relevant programmes of learning, supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning.
  • Preparing learners to progress to a qualification to a higher level.

Our assessment methods for this course may include:

  • Practical Demonstration.
  • Group Discussion.
  • Case study.
  • Observation of learner’s skills.
  • Question and Answer sessions.

This course is a 1 day programme (6 hour). Valid for 3 years.The course provides theory and practical scenarios.

In-house training:  This course is delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK .

Private Course:  We can organise and deliver your course at a location that suits you.

E-learning: You can try our Manual Handling online course.

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