{"title":"Hertfordshire (MH)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to reduce manual handling injuries in your workplace? These Manual Handling courses in Hertfordshire teach workers how to lift, carry, push and move loads safely. Classroom training currently runs in Letchworth Garden City, covering the law on manual handling, safe lifting technique and how to assess a load before moving it, helping staff avoid back injuries in any physical role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis location is part of our national \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manual-handling-courses\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManual Handling Training\u003c\/a\u003e programme — see also nearby \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manual-handling-course-essex\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEssex Manual Handling\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer online? Try \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manual-handling-online-training-courses\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManual Handling e-learning\u003c\/a\u003e. Training a whole team? See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manual-handling-training-on-site\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eon-site group training\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manual-handling-letchworth","title":"Manual Handling Course in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLift, Carry and Move Loads Without Injury\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor lifting and carrying technique is one of the most common causes of workplace injury, particularly to the back. This half-day course builds a practical awareness of manual handling risks and teaches safe, efficient ways to lift and move loads, so staff can protect themselves and employers can show they have provided suitable training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should attend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone whose job involves lifting, carrying, pushing or moving items that could cause injury if handled badly, especially staff who handle loads regularly. No previous training is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegislation and regulations covering manual handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe duties of employers and employees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical manual handling accidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the spine works and why it gets injured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of good movement (kinetic handling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling heavy and awkward objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming common handling problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for assessing handling tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling the hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion, delegates will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain their own and their employer's responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply safe lifting and handling technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot handling risks and suggest ways to reduce them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of attendance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eValidity of Award\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered face to face in a classroom at 27 Campus Five, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JF, by Safety For Business, a Hertfordshire health and safety consultancy and CITB Approved Training Organisation. Groups are limited to 12 delegates. Letchworth sits just off junction 9 of the A1(M), close to Hitchin, Baldock and Stevenage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich regulations apply to manual handling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable, assess what cannot be avoided and reduce the risk of injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the certificate last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The course suits all staff, whatever their role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manual-handling-courses\"\u003eManual Handling courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-hertfordshire-uk\"\u003eAll courses in Hertfordshire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-safety-care-courses\"\u003eHealth, Safety \u0026amp; Care courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Safety For Business","offers":[{"title":"Dates Coming Soon","offer_id":58901443019096,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/sfb-logo-1024x301.png?v=1792668926"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/collections\/manual-handling-courses-hertfordshire.oembed","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}