Manual Handling

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, 10th Mar 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  2. Mon, 14th Apr 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  3. Mon, 12th May 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  4. Mon, 9th Jun 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  5. Mon, 14th Jul 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  6. Mon, 11th Aug 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  7. Mon, 8th Sep 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  8. Mon, 13th Oct 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  9. Mon, 10th Nov 2025 at 8:30am
    1/2 Day - Morning
  10. Mon, 8th Dec 2025 at 8:30am

Location

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