Course Title

Manual Handling Training Course

1/2 day either in our Glasgow training suite, Aberdeen depot, Edinburgh training room or on site

 £75 + VAT

Maximum of 1:12 - Full course offer £650.00 + VAT

If you are personally involved in manual handling and lifting at work, or you have to train and /or assess those who are involved in manual handling in the workplace ie employers, managers, supervisors or operatives then this course is for you! In short, if you are responsible in any way for the health and safety of people at work then you should attend this course.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Carry out manual handling techniques in a safe and efficient manner
• Identify and assess potential hazards and choose appropriate methods of risk control, which includes the selection of any lifting equipment that may be required.
• Summarise the legislation and manual handling regulations that relate to lifting in the workplace.
• Appreciate the financial impact on the industry caused by injuries from poor manual handling.

Instruction both in theory and practical sessions with assessments. There will be a proportion of instructor led group participation and practical exercises in lifiting techniques.

• Health & safety at work act 1974
• Manual Handling Regulations
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• Accident Statistics
• Manual handling risk assessments and how risk assessments apply to you.
• Introduction to manual handling - lifting and carrying safely
• The functions of the spine and muscular system
• Typical injuries caused & how to recognise and avoid potential problems
• Hazard identification and assessment of:
• The task
• The load
• The working environment
• Individual Capabilities
• Correct Handling techniques
• Practical exercises and tuition in how to avoid injury and strain

Training Courses can be held at either one of our depots in Aberdeen or Glasgow, or alternatively either at your premises or on the current site you are working on. If this is the case, a suitable classroom to accommodate up to 12 delegates for the theory session and both an indoor/outdoor practical area are prerequisites. 

A course content and notes booklet and a current Code of Practice booklet will be issued to all delegates who attend the course.

 An Access Plus Certificate will be issued on completion of this course from our Glasgow depot

No formal qualifications or experience are necessary,other than the desire to be willing to rethink the way in which you lift and handle items at work.