Manual Handling (Objects & People)
We run three types of manual handling courses covering moving & handling of objects or moving of objects and people (beginners or refresher). All three courses aim to raise the level of good practice in manual handling to reduce potential risks of back injuries and accidents. They are designed for staff, volunteers, supervisors and managers working in charitable, voluntary, statutory or care organisations.
Course Aims
- Adopt safer manual handling techniques
- Reduce work related back injuries
- Develop effective working practices
- Identify high risk areas
Course Objectives
- Discuss the anatomy of the back and common causes of back problems
- Develop an understanding and application of recognised lifting techniques and aids (including demonstrations and practice)
- Responsibilities re: Health and Safety Acts (1974) and their application to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992), amended 2002
- Identify the need to adopt a Risk Assessment with regards all aspects of handling objects and people
Course Programme
- Introductions and housekeeping
- Manual handling statistics
- Common causes of back pain
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Employer / employee responsibilities
What is manual handling?
Assessment of manual handling - TILEE
Practical session
Structure of the Back
Principles of safe moving and handling - Anatomy of the Back
- Risk Assessments
Additionally
For Nursing & Care Staff, we include:
- Use of various manoeuvres and equipment including hoist, sliding sheets, Jacob's ladder, transfer boards etc.
(hoist available for training at a small additional charge)
Course Duration
1. Moving Objects (max 14 people) - Up to 2.5 hours (i.e.10am to 12:30pm) including a 15 minute break
2. Objects & People - Beginners (max 12 people) - Up to 6 hours (i.e. 10am to 4pm) including breaks and 45 minutes for lunch
3. Objects & People - Refresher (max 12 people) - Up to 3 hours (i.e. 10am to 1pm) including a 15 minute break
This course is suitable for
- In-house 'face to face' training
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- In-house 'face to face' training
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Course Fees
TYPE OF delivery
HALF DAY
FULL DAY
per place
face to face training
£480
£750
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online training
£480
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Training costs include:
Course delivery, training materials, handouts, evaluations and certificates up to 14 participants
Travel & Overnight costs
Travel costs may apply for any booking over 80 miles charged at 45p per mile or actual costs of alternative methods of travel. Overnight costs are based on individual hotel bookings and reasonable subsistence costs dependent on location conditions, applicable at the time.
