Wednesday 08 September 2010

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Manual Handling Refresher

This two day course is designed for qualified Manual Handling Instructors who need to refresh their skills.

Why take this course?

  • List the implications of the legislation
  • Recommend preventive measures that can reduce the risks
  • Conduct an ergonomic assessment
  • Instruct others in the theory and techniques of safe manual handling

What will I learn about?

  • Legislation, particularly Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Ergonomics: ergonomic assessment - reduction of risk - job design - case study and assessment
  • Working safely: principles of safe lifting and moving techniques - practical lifting, pushing and pulling exercises
  • Manual handling practical exercises
  • Practical skills assessment
  • There will be a written examination, feedback and assessment of candidate performance.
     

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