{"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\/products\/manual-handling-letchworth","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}