Objective

To provide participants with the knowledge and skills relating to the techniques associated with various manually lifting scenarios and the requirements of a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment

Target Group

This course is designed for persons who have the responsibility to complete and prepare Manual Handling Assessments on behalf of the employ

Prerequisites

None

Examination

Delegates will be assessed against the topics specified in the Content Section. Delegates will be required to undertake a written test. The pass mark for this course is 80%.

Should a delegate encounter challenges to meet these Learning Outcomes, RON shall provide additional coaching as an opportunity to meet those requirements.

Course Contents

Participants will be coached theoretically and practically to ensure they have the knowledge and skills about the following:
• Safety in manual handling operations
• Compliance with relevant legislation / regulations.
• Lifting aids are fully identified, traceable and marked accordingly.
• Informing personnel of their manual handling obligations
• Maintaining accurate and meaningful records.
• Making a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of manual handling operations
• Taking appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury and draw valid and reliable conclusions from assessments
• Making a clear record of any assessment and communicate the findings
• Providing any special information or training where required for the safe performance of the manual handling operation

Practical Assessment will include:
• Using HSE Manual Handling Assessment Chart (MAC Tool)
• Conducting assessments of Manual Handling (One person and team handling operations) on the basis of:
o Planning
o Collecting Evidence
o Making a judgement