Manual Handling Training Course
CLASSROOM TRAINING ONLINE TRAINING
Purpose
The purpose of the manual handling training course is to give participants the skills and knowledge required to be proficient in Manual Handling operations, and in doing so, to minimise the risk of injury to themselves and their colleagues. This course is provided by a FETAC level 6 Manual Handling Instructor. Manual Handling is a legal requirement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 Chapter 4 of Part 2
Objectives
The objectives of the manual handling training course is to provide participants with both a theoretical and practical understanding of Manual Handling and provide them with the requisite skills in order to minimise the the risk of injury associated with all Manual Handling Activities.
Lessons Include
- Manual Handling Legislation
- Dangers and harm caused by careless / unskilled methods of Manual Handling
- Ergonomic Principles
- Anatomy & Physiology of the spine
- Principles of Safe Lifting
- Demonstration of Safe Lifting Techniques
- Practice by participants in Safe Lifting Techniques
- A Questionnaire in order to evaluate theoretical understanding of the lessons
Certification
Participants who successfully complete this course of instruction will be awarded aCertificate of Attendance & Competence. This certification is valid for 3 years.
Manual Handling is a legal requirement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 Chapter 4 of Part 2
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