| Course Title: |
Manual Handling Course addressing the movement of inanimate objects and people |
| Duration: |
1 day |
| Venue |
At Brunel, your premises or off site conference facilities near you. |
| Target Audience |
Managers with some responsibility for managing the risks associated with Manual Handling operations or undertaking Manual Handling Risk Assessments |
| Assessment Method: |
Written assessment and Completion of a Risk Assessment within the workplace
Certificate of Competence awarded |
| Key Issues Addressed: |
Employer’s and Employees’ legal responsibilities in terms of Manual Handling
Anatomy of the Back and Back Care
Manual Handling Risk Assessment process
Reducing the risk of Manual Handling
Safe lifting techniques and safe posture
Manual Handling of People Risk Assessment process
Consideration of safe techniques for moving people in a variety of situations
Although this course explores the availability and principles of many handling aids, more specific training is required for staff to become competent in the use of specific handling aids |
