Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks

Overview

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.

Course Benefits

Promotes good practice and safer working environments
Help reduce lost man hours through workplace injuries
Can help to reduce insurance premiums and minimise the risk of litigation
Developed to nationally recognised standards as identified by the sector skills council
Accredited training extends the duration of employment and reduces recruitment costs.

Syllabus

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The process of manual handling in the workplace
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
• Manual handling assessment and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Further information:

Course Duration: ½ Day
Examination: Multi choice
Price: Please contact our customer services department for an accurate price.

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Prices quoted are for the courses to be delivered at SHEilds ME test centres and subject to confirmation, Courses may be delivered on a client premises subject to terms and conditions. Please contact our customer services department for further details.