Training for Manual Handling

Manual Handling Training courses - nationally recognised and approved training.

The past ten years have seen a huge increase in awareness of manual handling training and the importance of industry in adopting these standards to protect their workforce and themselves against injuries, sickness and claims. Many suggest that manual handling techniques are 'common sense', but like most common sense, it is only 'common' when you are made aware of it for the first time.

• Manual handling training courses by Mentor are conducted either at customers own premises (so that it is truly site specific and relevant) or at one of our training centres. The course assists delegates in identifying situations where manual handling is absolutely necessary, providing them with the knowledge and skills to perform manual lifting and handling operations safely. Each course covers both practical and theoretical aspects, in turn considering:
• The task
• The load
• The working environment
• Individual capability
• Any other factors relevant to the customer site.

Manual handling injuries are not just limited to one particular industry, they occur in all types of workplaces. The Health and Safety Executive has identified that Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including manual handling injuries are the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK. In the most recent survey of self-reported work related illnesses published in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended), it was estimated that in 2001/2002, 1.1 million people in Britain suffered from musculoskeletal disorders. This resulted in an estimated 12.3 million working days being lost to business in 2001/2002.

It is, the employer's responsibility to assess the risk of MSD injuries in the workplace and to try to reduce and avoid the need for hazardous manual handling so far as reasonably practicable. Employees should be made aware of the potential risks that face them in the workplace and encouragement should be given to them to report any areas where they feel improvements could be made.

Mentors manual handling training course lasts for half a day for a maximum of 12 delegates per course and ensures that each delegate can successfully carry out manual lifting safely and efficiently. All of the information covered in the course is based on the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, amended in 2002. In addition, these regulations implement European Directive 90/269/EEC.

For further details on our manual handling training course call 01246 555222 or email us at info@mentortraining.co.uk.

Are you a qualified instructor? Why not have a look at our training material for manual handling to assist with your training courses. Visit our training aid section on the website or call 01246 555222 for further information.