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Manual Handling Essentials

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Manual Handling Essentials

This Manual Handling Essentials training course is a half day public programme, designed to provide the learner with the knowledge of the good working practice in manual handling and also essential rules of general prevention of back pain.

Online Option available.

 

Limerick

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Course contents:

  • Introduction & Course Objectives
  • Legislation – Legal Implications
  • Employer Responsibilities
  • Employee Responsibilities
  • Ergonomics – Safe Work Practices
  • Safe Handling
  • Hazard identification
  • Risk Assessment Techniques
  • Implementing control measures
  • Back Physiology
  • Accident Investigation
  • Practical workshops – The practical sessions will make up approximately 50% of the course, in which participants will carry out exercises designed to illustrate many of the principles set forth in the lectures. Continual assessment will take place throughout the course to ensure that participants have understood and learnt the basics of good manual handling practice.
  • Q&A
  • Conclude & Follow Up Process

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Perform specific manual handling tasks competently to a recognised standard.
  • Complete essential risk assessment prior to completing manual handling tasks.
  • Identify ergonomic factors associated with their work activities.

This Manual Handling Essentials training programme may benefit employees who as part of their everyday work are involved in lifting inanimate objects and where a risk assessment has deemed it necessary for these employees to be trained in order to avoid back and other injuries associated with poor lifting techniques.

Classroom based, instructor lead, practical hands on course.

Product Description

Manual Handling Essentials

This Manual Handling Essentials training course is a half day public programme, designed to provide the learner with the knowledge of the good working practice in manual handling and also essential rules of general prevention of back pain.

Online Option available.

 

Awarding Body: Optima Training & Consulting Ltd

National Framework of Qualifications Level: N/a

Certification: Optima Training & Consulting Ltd Certificate of Completion

Renewal: N/a

Entry Requirements:
Minimum age- 18 years old

Minimum English requirements: Leaners must be able to understand and convey the concepts contained in the programme content.

Assessment Details: Learners must successfully complete a multiple-choice written assessment and demonstrate each of the practical lifts required to be certified in Manual Handling.

Cost Per Person:
The fee is inclusive of all training courseware materials, certificate of completion and 3 months after training support.

Progression Opportunities: Please see related courses

Protection for Enrolled Students: N/A

Should a course not proceed, any payment received will be refunded within 48 hours