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Principles of Moving and Handling

This is a half day introduction to the principles of moving and handling. It is aimed at those who might have to move and handle inanimate loads as part of their activities at work. The course covers all the topics recommended by the HSE

Topic areas covered

  • manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur;
  • how to carry out safe manual handling including good handling techniques for lifting and for pushing and pulling;
  • appropriate systems of work for the individual’s tasks and environment;
  • use of mechanical aids;
  • practical work to allow the trainer to identify and put right anything the trainee
    is not doing safely.
  • Legislation

Objectives

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples;
  2. State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context;
  3. Demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments;
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Course length: 3 hours

Assessment : continuous assessment

This course lasts half a day and can be delivered on your premises. Please call us for a price quote on 01446 771274 .or email admin@abfirstresponse.co.uk. You can also book a place on one of our open training courses

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