Manual Handling & Lifting

Manual Handling & Lifting Target Group Under the Manual Handling Regulations it is a legal requirement that all employees are given manual handling & lifting training. It also a requirement under the new care standards that all staff involved in the lifting & moving of clients undertake this training every year. This course is therefore applicable to all members of the workforce to safeguard their health & safety.
Course Content:
Good manual handling techniques – The main principles involved for safe manual handling practices. Manual handling injuries – Recognition and avoidance of manual handling injuries, common injuries Handling aids – The need for handling aids and their usage. The Law – employers & employees duties Physiology of the spine – how the spine works when involved in lifting etc. Practical session – practical use of lifting belts, sliding sheets, turn tables & hoists & slings
People Moving Summary of Regulations & The Law Employers Duties Common Injuries Kinetic Lifting Methods Team Lifting Use of Lifting Aids Physiology of the Spine Unsafe lifting methods Risk assessments Practical Use Of: - Lifting Belts, Turn Tables, Sliding Sheets, Hoist
Delivery Method Delivery of this course is by participative learning techniques and can be held at either your own premises or a local venue over a half day. A certificate of attendance is offered.