Moving and Handling Principles (Objects)
Course Code: 029
Moving and Handling Principles
This course is ideal for everybody, whether you are an office worker, a warehouse operative, a domestic, kitchen staff member or an administrator – we’ve got it covered!
If you employ staff, you have a legal duty to provide moving and handling training, so this course is vital. If your work only involves the possibility of moving objects (and not specifically assisting people with mobility needs or equipment), this particular course is designed for you.
If you need training on the principles of moving and handling, to ensure safe practices in the workplace, we can help.
Having a knowledge of safe moving and handling practices can help you stay healthy and safe in work. Employers must consider the physical pressures placed on staff in the workplace, by ensuring they understand and practise safe moving and handling methods.
Our trainers are fully qualified and have years of experience in people moving and handling in a wide range of business sectors. TH Training Solutions are the ideal choice for training, as we use real life experiences to provide delegates with engaging and relevant training courses.
Course Overview
Our 3 hour course teaches learners the principles of safe moving and handling in the workplace. It covers moving objects and the importance of getting this right.
On this course you will learn to:
– Identify relevant legislation to moving and handling
– Ensure you are working to current moving and handling guidelines
– Gain knowledge of biomechanics and efficient movement
– Explain the functions of the spine
– Demonstrate the process of risk assessment
– Demonstrate good use of ergonomics
Course Duration
3 Hours
Course Assessment
There is no written assessment for this course, formative assessments will take place throughout the course.
Course Qualification
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a THTS certificate.
There is no expiry date on this certificate, although we recommend that you refresh training every 2 years.
Course Cost
At TH Training Solutions, we are confident that our prices are very competitive.
-Great prices guaranteed.