Course Outline

• A half day course delivered at Growtrain or on client's site
• The Manual Handling Practical course is a half day training course, covering the obligations under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, for employers to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees – this includes suitable training.
• The course covers hands-on elements of the subject and teaches learners techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities, covered within the HSE Manual Handling at Work document.
• Wherever possible objects from the learners own work situation will be used in practical activities.

Course Content:

• Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling
• Learn the value of the plan and prepare approach to manual handling
• Make recommendations to manage risks
• Apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling tasks

Refreshments at Growtrain:

• Tea, Coffee and soft drinks provided.