Manual Handling Basic

Please note: this is not suitable for people handling.
The Manual Handling Basic course is a half day course which is held publicly in the NISO Training Centre and also in-house by arrangement.
The course is certified by NISO.

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Manual Handling involves any transporting or supporting of any load by one or more employees, and includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving a load, which by reason of its characteristics or unfavourable ergonomic conditions, involves risk, particularly of back injury, to employees.

Staff engaged in manual handling tasks are required to receive training in assessment of loads and how to lift and handle loads safely.
There is a wide variety of manual handling tasks: our content may not cover all situations so we advise that a follow job specific training is given to individuals to compliment NISO’s training.
Our open course includes both instruction and practical training.

Staff engaged in manual handling tasks are required to receive training in assessment of loads and how to lift and handle loads safely.
There is a wide variety of manual handling tasks: our content may not cover all situations.
Our open course includes both instruction and practical training.

Objectives

To Increase awareness of safe manual handling of loads and to reduce the risk of occupational injury while carrying out manual handling tasks in the workplace;
To identify the skills and techniques involved in safe lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or, moving a load;
To gain practice and gain feedback on these skills and techniques;
To comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, The Safety Health and Welfare at Work,(General Application) Regulations 2007.

Who should attend?
Any person who is involved in manual handling in the workplace and wants to learn how to conduct a personal risk assessment and move and handle loads safely.

Course Content

Introduction, Health and Safety Legislation, Injury profile
Workplace Hazards, Risks of Injury, Exposure Controls
Anatomy of Spine, Structure and Functions
Body Mechanics, Normal Movement, Dangerous Movement
Safe Manual Handling, Eight Principles of Safe Lifting, Theory, Practice
Injury Prevention, Exercise, Diet, Rest, Sleep. Sensitive risk groups

Methodology
A practical and highly participative approach is used throughout the course. When theoretical material is introduced, it’s related to relevant manual handling tasks encountered by employees in the course of their work. The focus is on actual situations with realistic solutions.

Course Certificate / Validation
The certificate in Basic Manual Handling is valid for 3 years.
It is issued by an instructor who is registered with FETAC as a Manual Handling Instructor (link).

Course Duration
There is no specified time duration for manual training courses. The duration of the training course will be tailored to the number and complexity of the handling procedures being taught. Half a day is a good guideline.

Requirements

This course is taught and evaluated in English unless previously arranged.
A learner needs to inform NISO of any special needs when booking the course.
Learners are required to demonstrate lifting techniques: they must be physically capable of lifting in order to participate in the course.

Evaluation Methods
Participants will be required to undertake a written and practical exam.

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