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Courses in the Workplace

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Business Skills Courses in the Workplace

Manual Handling

Course Synopsis

Principles of Manual Handling is a stand alone level 1 qualification, which complements the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Health & Safety programme.

It is aimed at those carrying out manual handling activities at work and introduces students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Course Focus

  • The process of manual handling in the workplace
  • Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
  • Manual handling assessments and control options
  • Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Who is the course for?

Anyone who engages in manual handling at work.

How is the course delivered?

3 hour short course.

How is the course Assessed?

Multiple choice questions paper

Course Prerequisites?

There are no prerequisites for this course but previous experience would be advantageous.

For more information contact Tudur Evans by email or tel 01248 353254