Manual Handling
Assessors Course

Course Schedule:

Course Aim:

To enable the candidate to carry out effective manual handling assessments in accordance with the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

Duration:

One day

Suitable for:

Any persons with the responsibility of carrying out manual handling assessments.

Duration:

One day.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, the participant will be able to display and understanding of:

• Identifying manual handling actions
• Listing factors that create the problem
• Carrying out task analysis
• Identifying control measures
• Suggestions for improvements
• How to carry out an assessment and record it
• Communicating the findings from the assessment

Course Schedule:

• Regulations: What is required
• Identifying manual handling
• Associating factors
• Task analysis:
  • Task
  • Individual
  • Load
  • Environment
• Identifying controls
• Guidance on weight limits
• Recommending further actions
• Use of the MAC tool
• Recording assessments (Example)
• Practical manual handling assessments with debrief
• Written question paper
  

Assessment Criteria:

The training involves candidate participation with the emphasis on the practical element of the training.

The HSE recommended MAC tool is covered.

Candidates will carry out example assessments on the course, which will be assessed, and they will undertake a brief written question paper.

Candidates will receive software with assessment format and guidance notes.

Cost:

Dependant on your specific training needs. Please call us on 01604 472277 to get a quote for your manual handling assessor training.

Inclusive of:

• Training needs analysis
• Assessment and recording format
• Course materials
• Workbooks for each trainee

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