{"product_id":"manual-handling-awareness-course-widnes-cheshire","title":"Manual Handling Awareness Course in Widnes, Cheshire (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManual Handling Awareness Course in Widnes, Cheshire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Manual Handling Awareness course, delivered from the Acadame HQ and available across the UK, is run by experienced professionals with a solid background in the field. Over the course of a half day, you’ll be guided through how to carry out a personal risk assessment and understand the dangers linked to manual handling tasks. Every course is delivered with consistent care and high standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manual Handling Awareness course helps employers make sure they and their staff are properly trained in the correct methods and principles of safe manual handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course meets the standards set by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) and offers straightforward advice on how to manage manual handling safely. Our session includes videos, visual aids, and downloadable materials you can use on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a classroom in Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7EA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Completing this Manual Handling Course Will Help You:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential Manual Handling Training: Learn the essential techniques and know-how to handle objects safely and avoid injuries, helping to protect both yourself and those around you at work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal Compliance Assurance: Meet manual handling legal requirements by completing the Manual Handling Awareness Course, reducing legal risks and supporting a safer working environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk Reduction Strategies: Learn practical manual handling techniques and how to assess risks to spot and reduce potential dangers linked to lifting, carrying, and moving items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical Skills Development: Improve your skills in carrying out manual handling tasks safely and effectively with practical training and exercises based on real workplace situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and Safety Awareness: Build your understanding of ergonomic principles, musculoskeletal issues, and why proper posture and technique matter in avoiding manual handling injuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Well-being Empowerment: Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to lower the risk of manual handling injuries, helping to support a safer, healthier working environment for you and your team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re employed or self-employed and work in a managed setting, this Manual Handling course is for you. Particularly if your role involves repeated manual handling tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Manual Handling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefine the term manual handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Handling Tasks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiate between manual handling and non-manual handling tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList common manual handling tasks within the learner’s work environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Spine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList the key functions of the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList the regions of the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the function of the spinal discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain the lever principle in relation to manual handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Handling Injuries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList common manual handling injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive example of how different manual handling injuries may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain what is meant by the terms prolapsed disc and hernia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost of Poor Manual Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutline the costs to businesses and individuals associated with manual handling injuries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Law\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the requirements of the following:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and safety at work act\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of health and safety regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvision and use of work equipment regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifting operation and lifting equipment regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the consequences for not complying with health and safety legislation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Handling Regulations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline employee’s responsibilities related to the manual handling operations regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline employer’s responsibilities under the manual handling operations regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify manual handling operations within the work environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify ways of avoiding manual handling operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Handling Risk Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the principles of a risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the competencies of a manual handling risk assessor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eList the steps involved in a manual handling risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive examples for each of the main manual handling hazard groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the hierarchy of control in relation to a manual handling risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify control measures for a range of risks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline the principles for recording and reviewing risk assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafe Handling Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe safer lifting and movement principles used in manual handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Handling Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify equipment that can be used to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the principles of testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMethods of Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method of assessment is a one-step journey:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1. Multiple-choice Exam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment will be by multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course. 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