Aims & Objectives
The aim of this course is to explain and train the delegates in issues involved in Manual Handling. The root cause of incidents and the safe management of Manual handling.
By the end of the session all delegates will be able to use the equipment safely. All delegates should then be capable of cleaning, storing and maintaining equipment as instructed and understand the hierarchy of control. The likely injuries which can affect those who handle in their work. The lifting aids which are available. Understand HSE best practice in regard to manual handling.
Course Content
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Manual handling operation regulations 1992
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Accident statistics: causes, prevention and control
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Course issues in regard to manual handling in delegates own work area.
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Elimination/reduction of manual handling, hierarchy of control
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Assessment of manual handling task, MAC TOOL
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Tile: task, individual, load, environment
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Manual handling techniques, back, legs, arms, chest, chin
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Individual capabilities, what can you life.
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The environment, where are you lifting.
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PPE, help or hindrance.
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Dual lifting, team planning
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Mechanised lifting aids, what is there and what can you use.
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Long term health issues.
At the end of the course there is a multiple choice exam.
Approximate duration of the course including the exam is 60-90 minutes. Delegates will be allowed two attempts to pass the final exam. If unsuccessful after two attemps they will be required to purchase the course again and re-sit the exam.