Manual Handling Assessor Training

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) such as back pain are the most common cause of ill health with around 1 million people affected a year, costing an estimated £5.7 billion. These injuries occur wherever people are at work in places such as building sites, factories, offices, warehouses, hospitals and whilst making deliveries.

Legislation

Where workplace risk assessments identify a requirement for manual handling that cannot be avoided, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) require that a manual handling assessment is undertaken. This assessment is to be carried out by a competent person and should identify the hazards involved in the handling task in order that safe handling procedures and/or equipment may be introduced to reduce the risk of injury or ill-health that may result during these handling tasks.

Who will benefit?

This training will benefit employers, managers, supervisors and employees with responsibility for either managing or directly involved in Manual Handling operations

Manual Handling Assessor Course Aims

Safesite's Manual Handling Assessors Course is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of all the principles of manual handling the assessments in accordance with legislation and "Best Practice". Delegates will gain the necessary knowledge and training to enable them to undertake manual handling assessments with confidence.

Course content includes:

• Stresses and strains of incorrect manual handling
• Mechanics of the spine
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended)
• Supporting legislation
• Correct handling techniques
• Lifting and carrying
• Pushing and pulling
• Mechanical aids
• Assessment of task, load, environment and individual capability
• Procedures for carrying out manual handling assessments
• Practical manual handling assessments

Additional details

Safesite's Manual Handling Assessors Training Course is a one day course.

Full course notes and certification for CPD purposes are provided on completion of the course.