MH1
Manual Handling Ratio
Duration
8 students to 1 instructor
0.5 day
Overview The aim of this course is to reduce manual handling injuries at work and will provide those attending with a comprehensive understanding of how to move objects safely, so that the risk of injury or strain is reduced.
Prerequisites None, although delegates should be fit to take part in manual handling exercises. NOTE: this course can be adapted to meet the needs of the individual or the task.
Who Should Attend The course is aimed at all employees where there is a risk of injury from manual handling tasks.
Course Objectives & Content • Relevant Health and Safety legislation • Manual handling definition, scale of the problem and reasons for safe manual handling • How manual handling risk assessments contribute to health and safety • Practical safe manual handling techniques • An understanding of safe practices when using, lifting and moving equipment
Standards Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Manual Handling Operations Regs.1992 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regs. 1995 (as amended 2013) (RIDDOR) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs. 1998 (as amended 2002) (PUWER) Lifting Operation Lifting Equipment Regs. 1998 (LOLER) Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs. 1999
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