Objectives:
To give the candidate an awareness of legislation relevant to manual handling. Overview of requirements of relevant legislation. Consideration of manual handling injuries and factors which increase the possibility of injury. Give candidates an awareness of risk assessment of manual handling tasks. Raise awareness in ways of avoiding manual handling. Awareness in ways of reducing risk of injury.
Course content:
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (2002).
Common manual handling Injuries.
Anatomy.
Relevant legislation.
Safe Systems of work for Manual Handling.
Risk Assessment.
Practical Manual Handling Assessment.
Theoretical Assessment.
Skill base:
Awareness of Manual Handling Legislation.
Awareness of common injuries.
Ability to identify measures which could reduce the risk of injury.
Ability to assess simple manual handling task.
Carry out a task using correct manual handling techniques.