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Course Objectives |
To enable
course members to:
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Understand the principles behind safe manual handling of loads |
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lift, carry and lower loads within their personal capacity |
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state the parts of the body which are at risk of injury when lifting
incorrectly |
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list the techniques that can be applied to the manual handling of
loads |
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suggest ways in which tasks involving the lifting and moving of heavy
loads can be achieved safely and with minimum effort |
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observe the improvements made in their manual handling skills |
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Who is the Course For? |
All young
people and established workers undertaking tasks involving the manual
handling of loads. |
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Duration/Format |
One day - 6 hours |
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NVQ/SVQ Linkage |
This course supports learning towards a range of NVQs/SVQs
where manual handling issues are significant. |
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Instructor/Trainee Ratio |
Max:
1:10 Min: |
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Course Content |
- Introduction
- Lifting tasks and observation
- Analysis of video
- Application of principles
- Spinal injuries
- Solving handling problems
- Conclusions and action plans
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Facilities/Equipment required: |
Venue
- Warm, well lit room with adequate tables and chairs in open U,
lighting and power points. Washroom and toilet facilities.
- Site near the training room for the practical sessions – for office
based staff this can be carried out in training room.
- Samples of materials that delegates lift in normal work environment.
Trainee
- Pens and notebooks
- Boilersuit (if workshop based activities), gloves, protective footwear
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