The QSS Group Limited

Manual Handling Training

This course is suitable for anyone who is required to undertake manual handling activities in the workplace.

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to recognise the types and causes of injuries associated with manual handling activities in their workplace. The training will give delegates an appreciation of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and the requirement for risk assessment and the identification of suitable controls. Delegates will also have knowledge of the correct techniques for the manual lifting and handling of objects in the workplace.

Course Content

  • Definition of manual handling
  • Injuries associated with manual handling
  • Causes of manual handling injuries
  • Summary of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
  • Assessment and control measures
  • Correct methods for lifting and moving objects in the workplace

Duration

This is normally conducted as a half-day session, however, it can be customised as a short 2 hour briefing session running throughout the day (Three 2-hour sessions).

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