Manual Handling

Handling of Inanimate Objects

Details

Injuries caused by poor lifting techniques are the most common causes of injuries in the UK. Therefore, manual handling training is compulsory health and safety training within many workplaces nationally. Our training is flexible and can be changed to suit the specific activities you do at work.

Broad Aims:
To give the learners knowledge and skills in Moving & Handling of Inanimate loads.

Overview
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, as amended in 2002 ('theRegulations') apply to a wide range of manual handling activities which include lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying. The load may be either inanimate - such as a box or a trolley, or animate - a person or an animal. This course has therefore been developed to give useful practical advice and skills to individuals who use manual handling as part of their daily routines. The learner will develop knowledge and experience in a number of different manual handling techniques which can be used in a number of situations involving inanimate objects. Each learner will complete Modules A & B of the Wales Local Government Association Passport which can be used to evidence discussion and practical participation throughout.

Summery

The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Define the term ' Manual Handling'
  • List the activities and factors associated with muscular-skeletal injuries
  • Identify how a muscular-skeletal injury can affect the individual, the employer and society
  • Describe the basic structure of the spine
  • Identify measures to prevent muscular-skeletal injuries and other disorders
  • Cite the relevant pieces of legislation and outline their implications
  • Describe employers' and employees' responsibilities
  • Define ergonomics and discuss its application in the workplace
  • Cite the principles of safer handling of loads
  • Identify the 4 key areas and other related factors to be considered when undertaking a safer handling risk assessment
  • Undertake a formal risk assessment of an inanimate loads
  • Identify how the principles of safer handling can be applied to the moving of awkward loads
  • Outline the importance of good posture and the application of ergonomic principles
  • Safely demonstrate the following techniques: Pushing and pulling;
  • Lifting a load from the floor or low level; Appropriate position whilst seated at a desk