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Objective

The aim of this course is to help prevent the injuries that are caused in the workplace.

Programme

  • What is manual handling?
  • HSE requirements
  • RIDDOR statistics
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
  • Musculoskeletal system and the spine
  • Muscles and spinal injuries
  • Good posture
  • Legislation
  • Employers’ and employees’ du􀆟es
  • Reducing risk
  • Case studies
  • Implementing change
  • Assessing the workstation
  • Workstation ergonomics
  • Risk assessments
  • Hazards and risks
  • Recording findings
  • The MAC (Manual Handling Assessment Chart)
  • Factors that increase risk
  • TILE (Task Individual capacity Load Environment)
  • Guidelines for safe lifting
  • Lifting aid examples

Duration

The average time required to complete the learning is approximately 1 hour, however the course is designed to go at the pace of the learner and can be completed in more time if needed.

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