Course Overview
This course is for staff who may be involved in the manual handling of objects, particularly in education, hospitality, warehousing, and cleaning sectors. To provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills to safely undertake manual handling tasks in line with UK legislation, reducing the risk of injury to themselves and others. Identify legal responsibilities under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR)
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to manual handling and workplace injuries
- The cost of poor manual handling (human and financial)
- Legal framework: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, MHOR 1992
- Anatomy and mechanics of the spine
- Understanding risk assessments
- Preparing for a safe lift: posture, positioning and movement
- Practical techniques and safe systems of work
- Use of manual handling aids and equipment
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Avoiding hazardous manual handling tasks
