Course Objectives
- To Increase awareness of safe manual handling of loads and to reduce the risk of occupational injury while carrying out manual handling tasks in the workplace;
- To identify the skills and techniques involved in safe lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or, moving a load;
- To gain practice and gain feedback on these skills and techniques;
- To comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, The Safety Health and Welfare at Work,(General Application) Regulations 2007.
Who should attend?Any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace and wants to learn how to conduct a personal risk assessment and move and handle loads safely.
Course Content
- Introduction, Health and Safety Legislation, Injury profile
- Workplace Hazards, Risks of Injury, Exposure Controls
- Anatomy of Spine, Structure and Functions
- Body Mechanics, Normal Movement, Dangerous Movement
- Safe Manual Handling, Eight Principles of Safe Lifting, Theory, Practice
- Injury Prevention, Exercise, Diet, Rest, Sleep. Sensitive risk groups
Methodology
A practical and highly participator approach is used throughout the course. When theoretical material is introduced, it’s related to relevant manual handling tasks encountered by employees in the course of their work. The focus is on actual situations with realistic solutions.
A practical and highly participator approach is used throughout the course. When theoretical material is introduced, it’s related to relevant manual handling tasks encountered by employees in the course of their work. The focus is on actual situations with realistic solutions.
Course Certificate / Validation
The certificate in Basic Manual Handling is valid for 3 years.
The certificate in Basic Manual Handling is valid for 3 years.
The course is given by a QQI accredited instructor.
Requirements
- This course is taught and evaluated in English .
- Please inform us of any special needs when booking the course.
- Learners are required to demonstrate lifting techniques: they must be physically capable of lifting in order to participate in the course.
Evaluation Methods
Participants will be required to undertake a written and practical exam.
Participants will be required to undertake a written and practical exam.
To book your place email seangtraining@gmail.com or call 0862311961