MANUAL
HANDLING Purpose
of Course:
To raise the trainee’s knowledge of Manual Handling regulations and be able to
estimate lifts to maintain his/her safety Designed
for
All Employees Pre-requisites
None Learning
Objectives
To enable the employee to understand the risks associated
with manual handling operations.
To provide an understanding of the kinetic
principles of safe lifting, carrying and how these apply to the work undertaken.
To enable the employee to understand how and when to use equipment provided
to eliminate or reduce risk from manual handling operations.
To ensure that
the employee is aware of the requirement to report any physical condition which
puts him or her at greater risk from manual handling operations.
To ensure
that the manager has sufficient understanding to comply with statutory requirements
and common law
Implement company policy and procedures.
Design working
practices and environments in accordance with good ergonomic principles effectively
deal with Health and safety and organisational problems associated with handling
activities that may arise at the workplace. References
Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. (Although there is no
direct reference to manual handling under this general requirement, the duty does
include the provision of training where hazardous manual handling operations are
carried out.)
Regulation 11 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1992
Regulation 4 of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
1992 (MHOR).
L23 available from HSE Books. Training
Method
A basic introduction to the law
An explanation of the
duties of the employer and employee
An insight into the accident statistics
associated with manual handling tasks
An explanation of the structure of
the body and how injuries can occur, including cumulative and acute injury
Common causes of handling accidents
Techniques of safe lifting
A practical
session
Discussion on problems that may arise. Evaluation
Method
End of course question paper Duration
& Venue
1 Day at your site
Constraints
10 Trainees per course maximum
Classroom for the duration of
the course
Work shop for the practical work
Personal Protective equipment
| | Overalls |
| Boots |
| Gloves
(Handling) | Evidence
of Competence / Re-assessment of Competence
Certificate
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