Manual Handling Training
Our Manual Handling course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to conduct all manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury. The course deals with informing participants on the consequences of lifting incorrectly, because if persons understand the consequences of incorrect lifting they will pay more attention to lifting correctly.
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.
- Complete a series of exercises designed to improve strength, endurance and flexibility, the key components of physical fitness.
All trainees who successfully complete the course will receive the relevant certification.
Duration: 1/2 day
Max of: 12 Trainees
Manual Handling Instructors Course
Our manual handling instructors course covers the following the topics:
Legal Aspects
- Statutory and Common Law
- Implications of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Implications of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulation 2007
Manual Handling Regulations
- Duty to avoid manual handling where possible
- Risk reduction and assessment when manual handling is unavoidable
- The duty to provide training and information to employees
Demonstration of manual handling training session
- Review of Legislation
- Danger of careless work materials
- Principles of levers and the law of motion
- Anatomy of the spine
- How to protect your back
Practical
- Lifting / Pushing / Pulling Assessing participants
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
Ergonomics and Manual Handling Risk Assessment
- Introduction to Ergonomics and Anthropometrics
- Review of Part 2, Chapter 4 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
- Ergonomic Assessment and Auditing Techniques
- Reduction of Risks
- Case study and Assessment
- Checklist for Manual Handling Assessment
Train the Trainer Module
- Theory / Practical
Working physiology
- How various parts of the body function when lifting, pushing and pulling
- The energy required to do certain tasks
- The effects of carrying out a heavy task e.g. lifting
Fitness and Flexibility
- Flexibility as a basic requirement in the prevention of injury
- Physical capabilities
Biomechanics
- The mechanics of bodily movement
- Principles of levers
- Muscle action
Examples of Lifting and Moving Techniques
- Identifying the main risks associated with manual handling operations
- Developing lifting and moving techniques to overcome the identified risks
Anantomy
- Structure and functions of the spine
- How different postures can adversely effect the spine
Instructional Skills
- What makes us learn
- Teaching Strategies
- How to structure a training module
- Use of learning aids and other support materials
Presentation By Participants on Manual Handling modules
- Assessment of Instructional Skills
- Written Examination
- Practical Assessment
Assessment
Participants are examined by means of a written examination. Participants are also required to prepare and deliver a short presentation.
Duration: 5 Days
Max of: 12 Trainees
For further information please call us on 1890-600-666 or complete our Inquiry Form.
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