Manual Handling, Ergonomics and Care in the Workplace
Health and Safety
With record levels of manual handling incidents being reported to the HSE (468,000 in 2003/4) and legislation placing even greater responsibilities on the employer to create a safe working environment, there is increased importance to create a safe system of work. Injury to a member of staff can lead to reduced productivity. Additionally, failing to meet such standards can result in significant financial payouts in terms of compensation. To British businesses, 5.7 million working days were lost in 2001/2 due to musculoskeletal disorders, caused or made worse by work.
The Central Health Manual Handling training team have developed a Manual Handling training package that can meet your individual manual handling requirements that is delivered onsite, with free email support following the course.
The training days are both informative and interactive, using different teaching tools, with a large practical element.
By the end of the training session, participants will be aware of their legal responsibilities, have practical solutions on how to create a safer workplace and with use of risk assessment, know how to look after themselves and their colleagues.
The employer will receive a comprehensive written record of the course content, and information on hazards identified by the participants. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Trainers at Central Health are Chartered Physiotherapists with over 10 years of experience and members of the National Back Exchange.