Manual Handling Skills

Contents

Classroom instruction on the following:

• An overview of relevant legislation
• Consideration of the implications of injuries associated with manual handling incidents
• Correct manual handling techniques
• The construction of the human frame and the health issues that can arise out of poor manual handling technique
• Risk assessment techniques as they relate to manual handling
• Practical instruction and delegate participation on:
• Lifting and handling techniques
• The use of any mechanical lifting aids provided by the client

The practical work benefits greatly from being conducted in a representative work area. Such a session would include a dynamic assessment of what is currently happening and some appropriate solutions to any identified problems can be explored. This approach benefits both the delegates and the client company, often identifying areas, which need to be addressed in addition to simple training activity.

Objectives

To give all personnel who perform manual handling activities as a key element of their job, the required knowledge and skill, so that they can undertake occupational manual handling activities at minimum risk to themselves and others. This will include consideration of peripheral issues such as access arrangements, area layout, environmental influences and slips, trips and falls.