Manual Handling Risk Assessor

Every organisation or company that carries out manual handling activities is required to carry out manual handling risk assessments. In order to be deemed competent, you need to participate in training, and practice your skills. Staff and managers will learn about the relevant legislation, the risk assessment process and the link to safe systems of work, together with practical solutions to manual handling situations.

Who should attend
Anyone who is required to undertake manual handling risk assessments

Why you should attend
Every organisation or company that carries out manual handling activities is required to carry out manual handling risk assessments. In order to be deemed competent, you need to participate in training, and practice your skills

What you will learn
Knowledge of the relevant legislation, the risk assessment process and the link to safe systems of work. Practical solutions to manual handling situations

Expected outcomes
To be able to carry out manual handling risk assessments and recommend controls and improvements to management

Course duration
1 day

Course content

• The legal framework for manual handling
• Approved Code of Practice and Guidance documents
• The causes of injury and cost to the business
• An understanding of the anatomy of the back
• The leverage effect
• Risk factors and risk assessment
• Efficient handling techniques
• Alternatives and solutions
• Safe systems of work
• Practical risk assessments and debrief

Assessment
Assignment and self-evaluation

What’s included
Certificate, comprehensive course manual, telephone and e-mail support for 12 months

Recommended pre-requisites
An understanding of manual handling issues in your workplace

Locations
Open-scheduled in Peterborough, scheduled throughout the year.
Closed course at your premises

Cost
Open-scheduled - £199 per person (plus VAT)
Closed course – call for quote