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Manual Handling Instructor
Introduction
Manual handling is one of the most common causes of musculo-skeletal disorders, specifically back pains, affecting employees of all ages. With these statistics in mind the importance of effective Manual Handling Training cannot be over-emphasised. In some cases by training carefully selected individuals to become Manual Handling Instructors it can be more cost effective to the organisation.
Course Duration
This course will run over 3 days.
Who Should Attend?
This course is well suited to Safety Managers or Representatives, Human Resource Managers and/or any other personnel wishing to develop their knowledge of manual handling, communication skills and instructional methods. Before attendance delegates must have attended a manual handling course or have experience of correct manual handling techniques.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
On completion of the course delegates will:
- Have a good knowledge of the current issues concerned with manual handling
- Be able to communicate the practical application of manual handling skills
- Be able to set up learning situations in order to demonstrate their knowledge and skill of manual handling principles
Course Programme
- Be able to communicate the practical application of manual handling skills
- Be able to set up learning situations in order to demonstrate their knowledge and skill of manual handling principles
Course Programme
Day One
- Moving the load correctly
- Theoretical background and the current issues concerned with manual handling
- The biomechanics of the spine and what can go wrong
- Back pain - the problems and statistics
- Assessing the risk - do we need to lift?
- Principles of moving loads
- Relevant regulations and responsibilities
- Demonstrate and practice a wide range of manual handling techniques and equipment appropriate to work setting
Day Two
- Theoretical background and the current issues concerned with manual handling
- The biomechanics of the spine and what can go wrong
- Back pain - the problems and statistics
- Assessing the risk - do we need to lift?
- Principles of moving loads
- Relevant regulations and responsibilities
- Demonstrate and practice a wide range of manual handling techniques and equipment appropriate to work setting
Day Two
- Manual Handling – Teaching Others
- Basic principles of teaching and learning
- Course members will present a short training session on the subject of Manual Handling
- Self caring strategies for back care
- Feedback will be given to all delegates on the workshops and the tutor will answer any final questions
Day Three
- Practical workshop
- This day combines the knowledge and skills gained from previous days
Certification and Assessment
Delegates will be assessed on their input during the practical exercises and a summative assessment at the end of the course.
Usually 8.45am start. Course times will be confirmed in the joining instructions once the course has been booked.
What happens next?
Once you have clicked above and sent us your enquiry, our team of advisors will then review your specific needs and email the details that best suit you. We may need to contact you to clarify requirements prior to processing the enquiry.
Once you have clicked above and sent us your enquiry, our team of advisors will then review your specific needs and email the details that best suit you. We may need to contact you to clarify requirements prior to processing the enquiry.
Telephone Hotline
01933 233884
(Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:30pm).
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