This 3 hour course is intended to act a refresher course for candidates who have previously attended a full day Moving & Handling - People course within the past 12 months. All delegates are expected to actively participate in the equipment demonstrations to confirm competence and increase empathy with the client group.
12 things you will gain by attending this course:-
· Find out just how common moving & handling injuries are
· Understand the basic structure and function of the spine
· List the important legal requirements in relation to moving people & loads
· List the causes of back pain
· State the basic principles of ergonomics
· Demonstrate the principles of safe moving and handling
· Demonstrate the use of relevant moving and handling equipment
· Know how to carry out a risk assessment
· Identify unsafe moving & handling practices
· Identify your own safety lifting limits
· Explore the problems associated with team handling
· Find solutions for your moving & handling problems