Course Overview
The course is designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills to be able to carry out manual handling safely and without risk of injuring themselves or others whilst raising awareness of manual handling regulations. The course content meets guidence produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) including 'practical work to allow the trainer to identify and put right anything the trainee is not doing safely'.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course the staff will have :-
Knowledge of the current legal requirements of the Health and Safety at Work act 1974 and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
An understanding of the principles of human anatomy and physiology
Demonstrate safe and effective use of moving and handling techniques including the use of hoists and handling aids
Course Summary:
Definiton of Manual Handling
Legislation relating to moving and handling
Employers/Employees responsibilities
Biomechanics of the spine
Common causes of back injury and back pain
Risk factors and risk assessments
Principles of movement
Principles of safer moving and handling
Use of handling aids
Method:
Lecture, Video, Discussions, Demonstration and Practical Exercise
Who Should Attend?
Any member of staff who asssist's with moving and handling of clients
Course Details:
Duration 4-6 hours dependant on staff need
Certificate Valid for 1 year
