Basic Manual Handling Course (1/2 day)

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Basic Manual Handling Course (1/2 day)

Start Dates
Start Date	Region	Available	Standard Price	Member Price
16/09/2010	Dublin-Ballymount	Book Now	€95.00	€90.00

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Basic Manual Handling Course

** Please note: this is not suitable for People Handling**

Staff engaged in manual handling tasks are required to receive training in assessment of loads and how to lift and handle loads safely.

Due to the wide variety of manual handling tasks, it is difficult to set down a specific training course which in content or duration would be appropriate for all situations. The course content will include both instruction and practical training.

Aim / Objectives:
To Increase awareness of safe manual handling of loads and to reduce the risk of occupational injury while carrying out manual handling tasks in the workplace. To identify the skills and techniques involved in safe lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or, moving a load. To gain practice and gain feedback on these skills and techniques. To comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, The Safety Health and Welfare at Work,(General Application) Regulations 2007.

Who should attend?
Any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace and wants to learn how to conduct a personal risk assessment and move and handle loads safely.

Course Content
- Introduction, Health and Safety Legislation, Injury profile
- Workplace Hazards, Risks of Injury, Exposure Controls
- Anatomy of Spine, Structure and Functions
- Body Mechanics, Normal Movement, Dangerous Movement
- Safe Manual Handling, Eight Principles of Safe Lifting, Theory, Practice
- Injury Prevention, Exercise, Diet, Rest, Sleep. Sensitive risk groups

Methodology
A Practical and highly participative approach will be used throughout. When theoretical material is introduced, it will be related to relevant manual handling tasks encountered by employees in the course of their work. The focus will be on actual situations with realistic solutions.

Course / Certificate Validation
Basic Manual Handling is valid for 3 years

Course Duration
Half a Day

Additional Course Details

Requirements
This course will be taught and evaluated in English unless previously arranged. Student should identify any special needs on booking the course. Students will be required to demonstrate lifting techniques and therefore must be physically capable of lifting in order to participate in the course.

Evaluation Methods
Participants will be required to undertake a written and practical exam.