Manual Handling
Our in house Moving & Handling training is conducted by our own qualified instructor.
This course is comprised of both a theoretical session and a practical component. Theory sessions include current guidelines, personal experiences and best practice and are delivered using various forms of teaching to encourage delegate interaction and learning. Practice sessions allow delegates to practice using moving and handling equipment, such as hoists and slide sheets and cover all areas recommended by the Department of Health’s Manual Handling Training Guidelines Policy.
This is a half day course and will involve a written test. A certificate of attendance will be issued after course is complete. This will depend on your result and full payment being received.
The following are included in the training:
Legislation:
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• MHSWR 1999 amended 2003
• LOLER 1998
• PUWER 1998
• RIDDOR 1995
• Disability Discrimination 2005
• Human rights 1998
Biomechanics:
• Anatomy and Function
Ergonomics & Risk assessment:
• TILEE (Task, Individual Capability, Load, Environment, Equipment)
• Unsafe lifting practices
Practical:
• Introduction to equipment
• Moving on the bed
• Chair to chair transfer
• Assisting to stand
• Assisting to walk
• Hoisting and sling application
