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Health & Safety

Manual handling training is required under (General Application Regulations)

Candidate Criteria

Clothing

It is recommended that all participants wear suitable loose clothing such as a tracksuit and suitable footwear, Gloves may also be required depending on the type of activities in the workplace.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Manual Handling
  • Legislation on manual handling - 2005 Act: 
  • The Manual Handling Regulations 2007:
  • Structure and functions of the spine
  • How various parts of the human body function when lifting, pushing and pulling
  • Flexibility as a basic requirement in the prevention of spinal injury
  • Muscle action
  • Principles of lifting and moving techniques
  • Work place organisation to avoid obstructions to safe handling
  • Identify the main risks associated with manual handling operations
  • Developing lifting and moving techniques to overcome the identified risks

Practical- dealing with different types of Load:

  • Lifting from the floor
  • Lifting from the table
  • Lifting from low to high
  • Handling sacks and drums
  • Pushing and pulling

Examination:

  • Practical Assessment
  • Feedback on Examination

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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