MANUAL HANDLING
The following courses provide general awareness for candidates who through the course of their work have to carry out lifting and handling of objects or people, clients can choose the most suitable course.
Course Duration
4-6 hours dependent on requirements.
MANUAL HANDLING OF PEOPLE
Course Content
- What is manual handling?
- Legislation and Statistics:
- Risk assessments:-
- Factors relevant to moving a client:
- Common unsafe moving and lifting techniques:
- Practical:-
- Moving a client forwards or backwards in chair
- Assisting client to stand
- Moving a client up the bed
- Turning a client in bed
- Correct use of handling belts
- Moving a client with transfer boards
- Using a hoist correctly (if appropriate)
MANUAL HANDLING OF OBJECTS
Course Content
- What is manual handling?
- Legislation and Statistics:
- Risk assessments:-
- Factors relevant to lifting & handling:
- Common unsafe moving and lifting techniques:
- Practical:-
- Moving an object
- Lifting an object
- Turning an object
- Using equipment (if appropriate)
Certification
On successful completion of all aspects of the course which will be continually assessed by the tutor, candidates will receive a certificate in manual handling of either objects or people valid for 3 years.
