Our Manual Handling Training ensures candidates are trained to an acceptable standard in manual handling. From identifying hazards within manual handling to demonstrating the correct manual handling techniques, this comprehensive manual handling training course offers both practical and theoretical elements that give individuals the skills to handle heavy loads correctly. Our manual handling training follows HSE guidelines and meets the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and manual handling regulations requirements.
Benefits of Manual Handling Practical Training
This course offers a blend of practical and theoretical elements to ensure individuals understand the reasons why correct manual handling is important and how to perform manual handling without causing unnecessary injury.
It is the employer’s duty to prevent employees from undertaking operations that involve an injury risk as far as is reasonably practicable. In addition, employers are responsible for making a suitable and sufficient assessment of manual handling operations and providing any equipment in the interest of health and safety. By providing comprehensive manual handling training to your employees, you are creating a safer working environment in line with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Our manual handling training course aims to equip individuals with the knowledge of:
- Health and Safety Responsibilities of Both the Employer and Employee
- Define Manual Handling
- Factors that Create Problems Within Manual Handling
- Hazards of Poor Manual Handling
- What to Look Out for Before Moving Objects
- Correct Manual Handling Techniques
Manual Handling Training Course Details
This course will take four hours to complete, and there can be a maximum of 10 candidates per course. Our training courses are available at our training centre in Bristol or on–site at your location. We have instructors available nationwide, including Newport, Wiltshire, Yeovil, and many more, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you require on-site training. We will make the necessary arrangements to come to you!