Manual Handling Train the Trainer Refresher Course
The aim of this manual handling trainers’ course is to refresh delegates in the vital knowledge to assist in meeting the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Training assists in meeting the requirements of this hierarchy and provides those in a supervisory role with the knowledge and skills to meet the aims of the Regulations. Manual handling training provides the vital knowledge to help reduce the risks
of injury in the workplace. Training can help to avoid back problems and less obvious injury to hands, arms and feet. Injuries are not always immediate and can occur over a long period of time. Training in Manual Handling can lead to less work-days being lost, so saving money and reducing individual suffering.
Course Overview
Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to assess manual handling tasks which cannot be avoided, and reduce the risk of injury to the lowest acceptable level. The Regulations also
require that suitable and sufficient training is provided to those employees who carry out such tasks to enable them to do so in a safe manner. This course will equip key personnel with the tools to train other members of staff
in correct handling procedures and also raise staff awareness of the hazards of manual handling.
Aims of the course
This course is designed to refresh the knowledge of individuals who are responsible for delivering training in relation to the manual handling regulations.
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand and apply the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Understand the basic workings of the spine and joints and possible causes of injury
- Produce suitable materials for delivering manual handling and safe lifting training courses
- Advise others of suitable control measures to be adopted when undertaking manual handling assessments and training.
Course Delivery
The course is delivery over 1 day in which delegates will receive training in the following key areas:
- Training/Facilitation Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Understanding adult learning
- Engaging learners
- Evaluating training
- Communication
- Learning Styles
- Delivering Presentations
- Manual Handling Regulations
o The legislation
o Injuries associated with Manual Handling
o Risk Assessing
o Safe Working Procedures
o Safe Lifting Techniques
Each delegate receives powerpoint presentations for use after the course and also course handbooks to assist them in delivering training in-house in their organisations.
Pre-course Entry Requirements
Organisations can also choose to train delegates as Manual Handling Trainers in order to provide training ‘in-house’ and contribute to the overall safety of employees. These staff will have to be competent in this area and
will be trained to deliver Manual Handling Training.
Resources
All delegates will receive training to enable them to deliver Manual Handling training effectively. They will also receive comprehensive Trainers Discs which includes powerpoint presentations, videos, lesson plans and certificate
templates
