Introduction to Manual Handling

Supervising Manual Handling

Course Overview

This course focuses on the supervision and management of manual handling tasks within the workplace. The correct management of manual handling can often avoid the need for hazardous manual handling operations. The interactive training style provides practical solutions to manual handling issues.

Who is it for?

Any supervisors or management who have a responsibility for employees who carryout manual handling activities in the workplace.

Topic areas

Legislation
Anatomy and physiology
Manual handling injuries and their causes
Manual handling Risk assessment and controls
Manual handling assessment chart (MAC) tool
Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002)
Practical elements including sample workplace solutions
Tailored syllabus if necessary

Course Objectives

Successful delegates will be able to:

Explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples
State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context
Carryout simple manual handling risk assessments using MAC or assist management in the undertaking and revision of manual handling assessments
Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Assessment

At the end of the course delegates with undertake an examination paper Successful candidates will receive an Ouch certificate.

Duration

6 hours (1 day). This course can be run in-house for up to 10 delegates.

More information

This qualification can also be delivered with the practical qualification: Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice