H2 - Manual Handling Training

Duration:
½ Day
Target Group:
Appropriate for all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages including both industrial and office workers.
Aims:
The aim of the training is to introduce candidates to the risks of manual handling and the controls available.
Objectives:
At the end of this qualification candidates will be able to:
  • Identify the hazards of manual handling
  • Identify the risks involved and controls available
  • Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment
Course Content:
  • The process of manual handling in the workplace
  • Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
  • Manual handling assessment and control options
  • Responsibilities imposed by the manual handling operations regulations