Introduction to Manual Handling

Manial Handling for Operators

Course Overview

Delegates are introduced to the hazards and risks associated with manual handling, the controls available, and what to expect from a manual handling risk assessment. The course highlights manual handling issues and prepares delegates to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors. The course includes an introduction to the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling activities. This course can be tailored to include client specific issues.

For an Ofqual accredited course see: CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice

Who is it for?

The course is intended for any persons undertaking manual handling activities at work.

Topic areas

Manual handling injuries and their causes
Manual handling assessment and controls
Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Practical elements of manual handling activities including, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Introduction to the Manual handling assessment chart (MAC) tool
Client specific issues

Course Objectives

Explain what is meant by manual handling
Explain how hazardous manual handling activities can cause injury and give examples
State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context
Demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments
Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operationns Regulations
Understand the key principles relating to practical manual handling activities.

Assessment

An Ouch attendance certificate will be issued to delegates who complete the course.

Duration

3.5 hours (1/2 day). This course can be run in-house for up to 12 delegates