Manual Handling
Manual Handling Injuries, are the most common type of occupational ill health in the U.K. Prevention is a priority of the HSC/E.
Musculo-Skeletal injuries can result in extended periods of sickness absence or even permanent disability.
Employers have a legal obligation to properly assess and control manual handling risks.
Training
Midlands Occupational Health Service can help you to comply with the law by offering a course which is tailored to suit your requirements. It is possible to conduct your risk assessments or offer advice concerning hazards present in your workplace.
Our trainers are ROSPA accredited.
Managers / Supervisors
- Legal requirements.
- Ergonomics.
- Implementing safe handling policies.
- Risk assessment.
Operators
- Tailored to your organisation.
- Basic physiology.
- Good handling techniques.
- Time spent with the operator at their workstation.
2 hour duration.
3 sessions per day (10 operators each session).
Certificate of attendance (periodic renewal recommended). £525:00 per day (+ VAT, mileage) or £185.00 / session