Manual Handling Course
This course is designed to equip staff with the skills necessary to carry out handling safely to themselves and others. The course is presented in an informal manner so that delegates can relax and enjoy the learning experience.
Sample Program – Manual Handling
- What is Manual Handling? Why use good Manual Handling Techniques?
- Introduction to Safe Manual Handling Techniques
- Legislation-The Law
- Structure of the Spine
- The Importance of Posture
- Risk Assessment-Ergonomics
- Musco Skeletal Awareness
- Factors that lead to Musco Skeletal injuries
- Safe Practical Techniques Includes:
Inanimate Objects, Pushing & Pulling, Walking, Sitting, Standing, Manoeuvres’ –Beds, Mobility, Hoists & Slings, Slide Sheets, Other Equipment & Aids
- Controversial Techniques
- Communication, Team Work
- Any Question?
- Evaluations
The course satisfies the requirements of The All Wales Passport Scheme
| Essential Info |
| Who should attend? | All staff who deal with lifting and handling. |
| Teaching methods | |
| Duration of course | 1 day updates and 2 day course following the All Wales Passport Scheme |
| Number of delegate places | |
| Trainers Qualifications | ROSPA Safer People Handling, Advisor in Manual Handling (Incare Services) Manual Handling Trainers Course CB Nursing |
| | A Booklet is issued to all attending the course along with a certificate. |
Trainers facilitating the course follow the ICM code of practise and are members of the ICM. The Company has also been accorded ICM Quality Award Centre status (QAC Registration Number QAC2022)