Manual Handling Assessor Training

Course Fee: £57 + VAT (free to members)
Duration: 3 hours
Required Equipment: None
Certification:
Courtley Health & Safety Ltd certificate of attendance.

Overview: This Manual Handling Assessors course is designed for managers and supervisors who plan and define safe systems of work for others to follow.

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The Manual Handling Assessor Training course is designed to give those who are responsible for carrying out risk assessments related to manual handling the knowledge they need to perform their duties effectively.

If you have a responsibility which relates to either; teaching others safe systems of work, or overseeing and reporting on manual handling operations. Then this training course is vital for your personal development. And to ensure manual handling tasks are completed safely.

Course Content

The current Legal Requirements.
The costs due to manual handling injuries.
National injury statistics.
Designing the load.
Individuals and their capabilities.
Defining the task and system of work.
The influence of the environment on handling operations.
Assessing handling operations.
Effectively communicating the safe system of work.
Recording the assessment.

Legal Compliance

Health and Safety at Work Act etc.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations etc.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations etc.

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Competence

Completion of the Manual Handling Assessors course will enable participants to assess manual handling operations and apply suitable and effective control measures to reduce the risk of injury.

How Much Does the Course Cost?

The course costs £57 + VAT. The course is free if you are currently a Courtley member.