All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme - Inanimate Objects Only

Course Outline

The aim of this course is to provide students with best practice training in Inanimate Objects Manual Handling, together with consistent support to meet the standards set by the All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme.

This 1/2 day course provides students with the knowledge and skills to safely move inanimate objects.

Manual Handling injuries are the cause of most lost working days in the UK, with sprains and strains due to the incorrect lifting and moving of objects causing most suffering to employees.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Regulations require that employees are provided with information and training and this general requirement should be supplemented with specific training and information on manual handling.

This course is full compliant with the All Wales Manual Handling Passport standards.

Course Content

• Health & Safety Legislation
• Manual Handling Risk Assessment
• Effects of Poor Manual Handling
• Employer Responsibilities
• Employee Responsibilities
• Safe Moving Principles

Assessment

Students will be assessed against the All Wales Manual Handling Passport - The student will be required to discuss, observe and demonstrate each skill and on completion, will complete a passport document to demonstrate skills achieved.

Certificate

All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme - Inanimate Objects.

Course Dates 2012

• June 21st
• July 19th
• August 16th
• September 20th
• October 18th
• November 15th
• December 20th

Pricing

• Open Course: £35 +vat per person
• Group Course: £250 +vat (up to 10 in-house)

Related Courses

All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme (2 Day Foundation), All Wales Manual Handling Passport Scheme (1 Day).