Manual Handling

Course Info

Course Duration: Half Day (Morning
Attendees: 1-12
Pre-requisites: None

Intended For

Anyone who is required to lift and move items

Certification

Advance Training Certificate
REHIS

Refresher Period

3 Yearly

Additional Information

None

Recommended Progression

None

Course Aims

• Demonstrate the correct method of manual handling of objects.
• Understand their responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Demonstrate the practices of manual handling and lifting as described in The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Course Summary

• MHOR 1992
• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Duties of employees
• Duties of employers
• Introduction to manual handling
• Principles of good movement
• Types and causes of injury
• Anatomy of the spine
• Theoretical examination
• Identifying the load
• Mechanical aids
• Task analysis
• Practical application of lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying

Available Dates

1. Mon, 3rd Apr 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
2. Mon, 15th May 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
3. Mon, 12th Jun 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
4. Tue, 4th Jul 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
5. Mon, 7th Aug 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
6. Mon, 11th Sep 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
7. Mon, 2nd Oct 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
8. Mon, 6th Nov 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning
9. Wed, 6th Dec 2023 at 8:30am
   Duration 1/2 day morning

Location

10 Caputhall Road, Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 8AS