Introduction
Aims This Manual Handling / Object Handling Downloadable Distance Learning Pack aims to reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal injuries caused by poor practice within the workplace through raising awareness of key legislation, guidance and practice.
Content
- Back care
- Anatomy & the effects of poor practices
- Legislation
- Risk assessment & equipment
- Safe practices and principles
- Duty of care & statistics
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this Manual Handling / Object Handling Distance Learning pack each candidate will be able to:
- Describe ways to maintain a healthy back and how the delegates can take care of themselves in order to reduce the risk of injury
- Identify common damage to the anatomy from poor lifting and handling techniques
- Explain how key legislation and guidance relates to employees and employers
- Demonstrate ways to risk assess the handling of any load and how to take appropriate precautions
- Highlight ways in which you can reduce or eliminate risk of harm
- Demonstrate best practice and good techniques when picking up objects
- Highlight every workers duty in relation to company’s policy and procedure
