Moving & Handling (Safe People Moving)

3 Hours

The aim of this course is to understand the theory and practice of safe moving and handling for both loads and people.

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This course consists of approximately 2.5 hours theory followed by 30 minutes practical.

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Syllabus

•To identify relevant legislation and guidelines relating to safe moving and handling

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•To apply the core principles and practice of safe moving and handling to both object handling and to the moving and handling of individuals

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•To consider the risk assessment of manual handling tasks and develop an awareness of the legislative requirement for assessments, including the identification of hazards within this process

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•To identify measures to reduce the risks of injury to all workers and to understand the importance of ergonomic solutions