We are all exposed at times to some form of manual handling such as lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing actions that can be compounded by simultaneous movements such as climbing or pivoting. Personal injuries resulting from incorrect manual handling in the workplace accounts for over one million working days lost per year, as well as the pain and suffering experienced by the casualties. Correct manual handling techniques can make a huge difference.
The risks arising from manual handling have been recognised by the Health and Safety Executive for many years, as evidenced in their regulations and advisory activities promoting good practice. The Regulations require employers to provide their employees with health and safety information and training – supplemented, as necessary, with more specific information and training on manual handling injury risks and prevention.
Unfortunately, such training is frequently seen as little more than an inconvenience. After all, we all know how to pick up a box, right? – well most likely we don’t. To quote the HSE “The emphasis in training should be on changing attitudes and behaviour and promoting risk awareness among workers and managers. This is most likely to be achieved through industry and task specific training that is tailored to recipients’ level of knowledge and understanding of the risks.” This means where Manual Handling is a core part of your operations, the training should be specific to your own tasks and working environment and the capabilities of your employees.
We provide a Level 2, Accredited, 1 Day Training Course “Manual Handling Principles & Practice”
This course provides an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling, not only meeting HSE recommendations, but also promoting good and safe practices in any situation. It is suitable for everyone in the workplace and ideal for those involved in the planning, supervision or implementation of Manual Handling tasks.
A range of subjects are covered that will equip delegates to:
• Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
• Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
• Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
• Be able to apply safe manual handling principles
Additionally, the practical training and assessment will take place in your workplace with the manual handling task your employees encounter every day ensuring the training is ‘task specific’.
This course is suitable for delegates over the age of 16 and can be run at your premises for 2- 16 delegates.
Anzen Safety & Compliance Ltd 07563 492268