Our Manual Handling at Work training course provides you with an understanding of the causes of fatigue, strain and injury and an awareness of which parts of the body are most at risk when lifting. You will also understand the six key principles of safe handling and lifting. You will be taught how to lift and handle objects and plan the way to carry out these operations. By the end of the course you will understand legal obligations relating to manual handling at work and what is meant by risk assessment.
This 3-hour course highlights best practice to help the employer/employee comply with the Manual Handling Regulations and will look at techniques for assisting in client movement, working to the principle of Minimal Client Handling.
What do I need to start?
- A willingness to learn about the key principles of safe handling and lifting
What will I do?
- Understand the cause of fatigue, strain and injury and be aware of the parts of the body, which are most at risk when lifting
- Understand the six key principles of safe handling and lifting
- Lift and handle objects and plan the way to do these operations
- Understand legal obligations relating to manual handling
- Understand what is meant by risk assessment
- Carry out a manual handling risk assessment.
This course does not cover hoists and mechanical lifting aids. This course is assessed by the trainer.
What's included in the course fee?
- Certification Fees
- Training
What's next?
Beside the Manual Handling course, Emergency First Response also offers Care for Children, Primary/Secondary Care and other emergency training programs. |
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Booking a course with Diving Leisure couldn't be more simple, just follow the steps below:
| Look at our calendar or phone us to check the availability of the course that you have chosen, and the dates you wish to attend. | 
| Download and complete the Registration Form
and additionally if you answer YES to any of the medical questions the Medical Statement
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| Return the form to us in person, by email or by post.
Once we receive the completed booking form we will send confirmation and the materials so you can start to learn! |
Should you have any problems downloading the forms above, or need help in filling in the forms, please contact us on 0113 245 7976 or alternatively email us at info@divingleisure.co.uk |