Manual Handling Training – MJK Safety

COURSE

Manual Handling

TRAINING

Who is required to undertake Manual Training?

- Manual Handling training is not mandatory for all staff? However, where manual handling does involve a risk of injury the employer needs to act.
- A third of all workplace injuries reported to the HSA annually are caused by manual handling activities.
- It applies to a work activity that ‘By reason of its characteristics or of unfavourable ergonomic conditions, involves risk, particularly of back injury, to employees.
- Manual handling training needs to be specific and relevant to the tasks involved and the training should reflect this.

Duration:

Approximately 3 Hours, this will depend on the complexity of the handling procedures being taught.

Certification:

You will receive a Manual Handling certificate on the successful completion of this course.

Training Format:

Classroom based either in the Client premises or suitable training centre.

Course Content:

On completion of this course, you will:

Be aware of the legislative requirements in relation to manual handling.
Acquire the basic knowledge on risk factors for back problems
Be aware of how to carry out a basic manual handling risk assessment to determine if the load can be handled safely.
Be aware of the specific manual handling hazards in you work area.
Be aware of measures to avoid or reduce the risk of injury including use of mechanical aids or reorganisation of the work activity.
State the main principles of safer manual handling.
Carry out relevant manual handling techniques and understand the need to further develop these skills in the workplace.

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Skill Assessments to be undertaken Include:

Floor Lift
Bench Lift
Bench to Height (Shoulder)
Pushing and Pulling
Team Lift (Two or more handlers)
Questionnaire of ten (10) questions of which you must get 80% correct.

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