Manual Handling Awareness Training
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Prior Learning? – None required
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Pre Course learning? – None required
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Certification – All candidates who successfully complete the module will be issued with a certificate of learning
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Duration - Approximately 2.5 hours.
Manual Handling training in the classroom
We able to deliver this manual handling course at our own training centre in West Yorkshire, or at your premises if suitable facilities are available, where you will be instructed by our own health and safety consultant.
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If your staff are undertaking potentially hazardous manual handling activities, then it is a legal requirement under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations to ensure that effective training is provided.
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More than 25% of the accidents reported each year to the HSE are associated with Manual Handling. First Health and Safety’s manual handling awareness training online courses will provide your staff with the knowledge to reduce the risks from manual handling activities and understand the basic technique for completing a safe lift.
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Who should complete this course?
The course is designed for employees with little or no knowledge of manual handling so is ideal for induction and refresher training.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will have learned about:
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Identify the costs associated with manual handling injury
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Understand the legal requirements and guidelines associated with manual handling
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Carry out a basic LITE & risk assessment before lifting a load
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Understand the principles of a safe lifting technique
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Outline measures that can be implemented to reduce the risk of injury
Manual handling course content
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Introduction to manual handling
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Manual handling Injuries
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Lifting Technique
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LITE Assessment Process
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Manual Handling
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Establishing what you will learn from this?
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Familiarisation with Employee Responsibilities
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What is Manual Handling?
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Manual Handling Risk
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Manual Handling Common Statistics
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Apply your knowledge
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Common Injuries
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Acute and Chronic Pain
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Common Manual Handling Injuries
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Further Information
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Practical application
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Stop, Think and Assess
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The load and the task?
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How far has it to be moved?
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Will I need specialist Equipment or Protection?
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What are the environment issues?
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Apply your knowledge
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The Manual Handling Process
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The Process
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Lifting
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Grip the load
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Start to lift
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Carrying the Load
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Lowering the Load
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Pushing
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Pulling
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Do’s and Don’ts