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Principles of Manual Handling

Target Audience:
This course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces delegates to hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

 

The Objectives /Learning Outcome For This Course Will Be:

  • To explain what is meant by the term manual handling and give examples
  • To explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples
  • To state the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context
  • To demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purpose of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments.

Student Numbers:
There is a maximum of 12 places available.

 

Validation of Certification:
3 years.

 

Course Duration
4 hours.

 

Course Materials:
All students will receive a course book, and certificates will be forwarded upon successful completion of the course.

 

Assessment:
The programme is designed to be delivered in 3-4 hours and assessment is by means of a short objective test of 20 questions.

Governing Body: CIEH.

 

Course Dates:
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Cost:
Please contact a member of our team for a free quotation.