| Who needs this qualification? This course is appropriate for all employers and their employees.
Subjects covered
- The Process of Manual Handling in the Workplace
- Manual Handling Injuries & the Activities which cause them
- Manual Handling Assessment and Control Options
- Regulations imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates 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.
Course Information
Duration: 3 hour programme
Assessment: Multiple-choice examination
Certification: This Level 1 course is certificated by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
QCA Accredited: Yes
Prerequisite: None
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