Manual Handling

( EUSR endorsed programme )

Who should attend

This 1/2 day EUSR endorsed course is aimed at persons who may undertake manual handling operations in the work place.

Aims

This course aims to provide workers with an understanding of correct manual handling techniques and how manual handing can cause injury.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training event delegates will be able to:

• Describe manual handling operations

• Carry out an assessment of the risk associated with

manual handling

• Consider alternative methods to a avoid manual handling

• Use correct lifting techniques when manual handling is necessary

Course Method

Theoretical and practical applications followed by assessment.

Benefits

Successful candidates will be registered with Energy and Utility Skills and have their existing Skills card endorsed with Manual Handling Operations which will be valid for 3 years.

Duration

1/2 day