Manual Handling for Operators

Manual Handling for Operators

introduces deleates to the hazards

and risks associated with manual

handling, the controls available and

what to expect from a manual

handling risk assessment. The

course includes a practical

assessment of lifting, carrying,

pushing and pulling activities.

Who needs this qualification?

This course is intended for any persons

undertaking manual handling activities at work.

Why is this training important?

The qualification highlights manual handling

issues and prepares delegates to look carefully

at their own work activities and contribute to the

development of safer methods and tasks, in

cooperation with their managers and

supervisors.

Course Content

Manual handling injuries and their causes

Manual handling assessment and controls

Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Practical elements of manual handling

activities including; lifting, carrying, pushing

and pulling

Client specific issues

Learning Outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to:

Explain what is meant by manual handling

Explain how hazardous manual handling activities

can cause injury and give examples

State the principles for controlling manual handling

risks and apply these in a practical context

Demonstrate a general understanding of the value

and purposes of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments

Demonstrate an understanding of the main

provisions of the manual Handling Operations regulations

Understand key principles relating to practical

manual handling activities.

Course Details

Assessment

Multiple choice examination

Duration

Half day programme

Venue

In-house courses available (12 max)

Ofqual Regulated

No

Prerequiste

None

Testimonial

“Great course, the trainer designed the course to target our specific needs within our organisation, which

enabled the group to contextualise the subject. Top notch!”

Paul Belfield, Inspire Manchester

Trainer

Our enthusiastic trainers have a wealth of experience in manual handling and have an innovative

approach to education; we aim to make our courses fun and engaging for delegates. We try to tailor the

course content to ensure it is relevant to the organisation or industry.

Contact Information

Ouch Training Team Head Office

13c Riverside Park, Station Road

Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QU

North West Training Venue

Cable Street Meeting Room

Cable Street, Manchester, M4 5JW

0800 389 1314 0161 297 0281

office@ouchtt.co.uk sales@ouchtt.co.uk

www.ouchtraining.co.uk

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