ACTTnow Manual Handling Awareness

Who Should Attend? All employees who undertake manual handling operations as part of their work tasks. Learning Outcomes The course covers the following areas so the learner will: • Understand the risks and cause of common accidents • Be able to correctly perform a safe manual handling action • Understand the physical mechanics of a manual handling action on the human body • Be aware of the dangers and precautions to consider Modules will cover • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 • Manual Handling Regulations • Accident Statistics • Manual handling risk assessments and how risk assessments apply to you • Introduction to manual handling – lifting and carrying safely • The functions of the spine and muscular system • Typical injuries caused & how to recognise and avoid potential problems • Hazard identification and assessment of: • The Task • Individual Capabilities • The Load • The Working Environment • Correct Handling techniques • Practical exercises and tuition in how to avoid injury and strain The course contains both practical and theory-based learning. There will be a practical and written assessment conducted and assessed by the instructor to ensure competency has been achieved. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be issued with certification by ACTTnow, valid for 2 years. Maximum attendees – 10 people