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Manual Handling Certificate - Industrial CIEH Level 2
Course Code: 1641
Duration : 4 hoursBack problems account for a third all of worker absence in the UK. Training your staff to handle objects and people safely can reduce the risk of injury to your staff and your company's costs in the long run. This course is designed using the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 'Principles of Manual Handling Training Package.
Course Content:
Theory
- Introduction - outlining the topics to be covered in the session
- What is Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Quiz
- Definition of Manual Handling
- Manual Handling Injuries - Human Spine and Level Principle
- Actions that Cause Injuries
- Manual Handling Risks
- The task
- The load
- The working environment
- The person's capabilities
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Employer's responsibilities
- Employee's responsibilities
- Avoiding the Risks
- Automation
- Mechanisation
- Manual Handling Assessments
- Assessment Checklist
- Manual Handling Control Options
- Good Handling Techniques (practical work in workshop/factory), to include:
- Planning and preparation
- Position
- Grip
- Lift
- Lower the load then adjust
To conclude candidates will complete a multiple choice question paper.
Entry Requirements:
You need no formal qualifications to start this course.Career Options:
- CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
- CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
- CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety
- CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety
Course Starting: To be confirmed - - Location - To be confirmed
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This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.