Manual Handling

Manual Handling is the process of using your bodily force to transport, move, lift, lower, push or pull any type of load such as a box, package or even a person. It is a common workplace activity, but unfortunately, a significant cause of injuries – particularly to your back and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s), making it a major focus of health & safety legislation and training to prevent accidents.

Category: Manual Handling

Accrediting Body: Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (ITSSAR)

Maximum Ratio: 10 : 1 (10 Operators : 1 Instructor)

Durations:

Novice, Experienced or Safety Refresher – ½ day

Course Breakdown

The following is a list of elements that make up a manual handling course.

Course Introduction, the need & reasons to train and relevant statutory requirements
Manual handling injuries
The spine and some of its functions
Manual handling equipment
Risk assessment
Pre-Handling assessment – TILE (Task, Individual. Load, Environment & Equipment)
Safe lifting and limits
Team lift/work
Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
Principles of safe lifting and relevant handout
Load types, handling and weight assessment
Relevant safety film
Testing: Practical assessment and theory

All courses are ITSSAR accredited and are recognised throughout the industry.

On-Site Courses and Facilities Required

The course will be delivered on your premises. This will give your employees the advantage of being trained and tested in an environment they will be working in daily after training has been completed.

Training can be tailored/bespoke to your business requirements, but the following facilities will be required:

Access to an environment where practical training and assessments can take place
Loads which are suitable for both individual and team lifting tasks
For theory training – an area large enough for the instructor and the trainees (possibly 10) to work, with chairs, tables and a power supply
It is recommended that all personnel carrying out manual handling duties wear personal protective equipment (PPE). This will be as recommended by your company’s policy/SSOW/RA.

Certification

After completing the course you will receive:

A certificate e-mailed to you

If you have applied for ITSSAR TOPS* (Trained Operators Passport Scheme), you will be registered onto the TOPS database, have your own TOPS number and receive a photo identification card.

* There is an additional charge of £20 per trainee. This covers the registration onto the TOPS database and card

After Care

After completing the training, feedback (verbally and written) will be given to both the trainee and their manager on the trainee’s performance including any recommendations.

When refresher training is due, (HSE recommends annually, your company policy may differ), notification will be sent via email.