Who is the course for?
All personnel involved in the transportation or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will the course benefit me?
The aim of this course is to increase learners’ awareness of the importance of safe manual handling operations and the risks involved with manual handling. The course also aims to outline best practices for the correct handling techniques for safe lifting; and for the pushing and pulling of loads.
How will the course benefit my company?
This course will benefit your company by reducing manual handling accidents.
What standards are referenced in the course?
• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Is there an assessment?
Yes
Learning objectives
- Recall what is meant by the term ‘manual handling’
- Identify the types of injuries that may result from manual handling operations
- Identify the legislation that is in place to regulate manual handling operations
- Identify the duties that are placed on employers and employees by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Recognise the types of risk assessment which are relevant to manual handling operations
- Identify factors to consider when assessing manual handling operations to reduce the potential risks of injury
- Identify good handling techniques for the safe lifting of loads
- Identify good handling techniques for pushing and pulling loads
Accreditation:
This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
IOSH is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.
What that means:
• We are the largest membership body for health and safety professionals.
• We champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.
• We advise governments, NGOs and policymakers.
• We facilitate safety and health awareness training in around 130 countries through IOSH Services Ltd, our wholly-owned trading arm.
• We commission research and set national and international standards.
• We shape the future of the profession.