Manual Handling
This course aims to impart the necessary knowledge to allow personnel to be able to manually handle light loads safely and efficiently around the workplace, and enables them to assess possible problems, thus minimizing the risk of injury. Over a quarter of all accidents reported each year are associated with the manual handling of loads. Strains and sprains are most common but amputations, physical impairment and permanent disabilities are also frequent.
Description
Course Content
- Legislation, Regulations and HSE Guidance
- Risk assessment
- Hazard recognition
- Promote awareness
- Structure of the spine
- Lifting related injuries
- Reduction of the risk of injury
- Load assessment
- Mechanics of lifting
- Preparation for lifting
- Correct lifting positon
- Lifting
Certification
Upon successful course completion, the delegate will receive an EnerMech certificate.
Revalidation
Not Applicable.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites required for this training programme.