People Moving and Handling

Key aims of a Manual Handling Training Programme for employees in the Workplace

The provision of manual handling training should provide participants with the knowledge and skills to allow him or her carry out a manual handling activity in a manner which reduces or eliminates the risk of injury. 

Our instructor will clearly outline the aims of a manual handling training programme which shall ensure that participants will:

• Be aware of the legislative requirements in relation to manual handling

• Acquire the basic knowledge on risk factors for back problems and in maintaining a healthy back

• Be aware of how to carry out a basic personal/dynamic manual handling risk assessment to determine if the load can be handled safely

• Be aware of the specific manual handling hazards in their work area identified in the task specific manual handling risk assessment and on measures to avoid or reduce the risk of injury including use of mechanical aids or reorganisation of the work activity.

• State the main principles of safer manual handling

• Carry out relevant manual handling techniques and understand the need to further develop these skills in the workplace

Our instructor will ensure that participants can demonstrate both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.

Key learning outcomes for those who attend our manual handling training programme will include the following:

Having attended a manual handling training programme delivered by our Instructor, the participant will:

1. Have a basic knowledge of the legislation in relation to manual handling

2. Acquire the basic knowledge of the functions of the back, how it can be injured and how to keep it healthy. Participants should not engage in any flexibility exercises without consulting a relevant medical professional.

3. Be able to carry out a personal/dynamic risk assessment for the task to be completed to determine if the load can be handled safely