Principles of Manual Handling

This course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces participants to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Successful completion will prepare participants to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in cooperation with their supervisors.

AimsAt the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by the term 'manual handling' and give examples.
• Explain how manual handling can cause injury and give examples.
• State the principles for controlling manual handling risks and apply these in a practical context.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of conducting a manual handling assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Fire Safety
Fire Warden/MarshalThis course is aimed at any person that has been allocated fire safety responsibilities in the prevention of fires and implement fire evacuations should a fire occur.

Fire Awareness
This course is aimed at any person who is expected to respond to a fire alarm or may actually be confronted by a real fire. Any person who may be required or have the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher.