All Wales Passport

As recommended by the passport scheme our manual handling courses are run by suitably qualified health professionals e.g. Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.

The aim of the course is to reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal injuries caused by poor manual handling in the workplace and hence reduce sickness absence.

We will have a maximum ratio of 6 trainees to 1 trainer when practical manoeuvres are being performed. If there are between 6 and 12 trainees on a course we will ensure 2 trainers are present for all practical manoeuvres.

Courses available:

Inanimate objects – Half day training covering modules A & B
Price £35.00 & VAT per person.

Contents of all modules can be seen below.

Module A – Introduction (Aims and Objectives)

Course Content:

Define the term manual handling.

Injuries
To raise awareness of the causative factors and types of musculo-skeletal injuries (particularly
back injuries), and how such an injury can affect the individual, the employer and society.

Legislation
To raise awareness of current Health and Safety legislation which relates to
manual handling and its implementation in the workplace.

  • Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
  • Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995.

    • Also covered in this module:
    Ergonomics and Risk Assessment
    Principles of Safer Handling
    Team Handling
    Communication

    Module B – Inanimate Load Handling & Practical Application of Ergonomics
    Aim

    To provide instruction and facilitate the application of inanimate load risk assessment,
    including the safer handling of inanimate loads and application of ergonomic principles, to
    ensure the health and safety of staff.
    Objectives – at the end of the session the trainee should be able to:

  • Cite the principles of safer handling of loads
  • Identify the four key areas, and other related factors such as guideline weights, to be
    considered when undertaking a safer handling risk assessment
  • Undertake a formal risk assessment of an inanimate load
  • Demonstrate basic warm-up/stretching exercises as outlined in handout provided
  • Identify how the principles of safer handling can be applied to the moving of
    Large/awkward loads
  • Outline the importance of good posture and the application of ergonomic principles,
    including whilst driving
  • Safely demonstrate the following techniques:

    • - Pushing and pulling
    - Lifting a load from the floor or low level
    - Appropriate position whilst seated at an office desk

    All individuals that attend for manual handling training will be given a training record following completion of each module.

    During the training course you may be required to participate in client and/or object handling
    techniques. You will also carry out a number of practical exercises. In order for the trainer to
    train you safely and provide guidance pertinent to you personally they need to know about any
    pre-existing condition which you many have. The information given will be treated in
    confidence.

    If you knowingly give incorrect information Insight Health Screening can bear no responsibility for any resultant pain or injury.