{"product_id":"manual-handling-in-the-workplace-course","title":"Manual Handling in the Workplace Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManual Handling in the Workplace course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the EFR: Manual Handling in the Workplace course most suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is aimed at employees at all levels who may undertake manual handling operations, including the transporting of a load of items by; lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, manoeuvring, steadying or transporting thereof by hand or by bodily force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview for the Manual Handling in the Workplace course\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Manual Handling in the Workplace course is intended to provide students with an understanding of how to safely handle loads. It covers practical aspects of lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling loads. While also providing information on the human spinal system. How to complete risk assessments, along with the legal responsibility of employers to their employees and techniques for the prevention of accidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course involves knowledge development, and a series of practical exercises, followed by scenarios that allow the students to put their skills into practise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects covered in this course include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Law and Manual Handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessing the Task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Lifting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifting Boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elifting Sacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushing and pulling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusually shaped objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeamwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing Lifting Aids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for Manual Handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Role of Managers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Event of an Accident\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the \u003c\/strong\u003eManual Handling in the Workplace course\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is typically delivered over 3 - 4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Accreditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is valid for 2 years from the date of completion.\u003cbr\u003eA refresher course is advised every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the course pre-requisites for the \u003c\/strong\u003eManual Handling in the Workplace course?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinimum age 16 yrs, no prerequisite qualification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: This course is ran as and when required. It is better for your employees for this course to be ran in their actual workplace as we can actively utilise items they would be expected to lift, lower, push and pull in their normal day to day, so please contact us to arrange for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EFR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022116651266,"sku":"EFRManHandle","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/9099\/3922\/products\/Shopify-ManualHandlingCourse.png?v=1740840319","url":"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/products\/manual-handling-in-the-workplace-course","provider":"Dive Rutland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}