Load Management
Load Management
Aims & Objectives
This course gives an increased knowledge and understanding of the reasons for safe manual handling procedures, regulations and legislation, the need for manual handling risk assessments and how they relate to improving health & safety. It also identifies how these safe manual handling principles can be put into everyday practice.
Course Objectives
- Anatomy and function of the spine
- Safe handling techniques
- Risk assessment
- Practical moving and handling techniques
- Legal requirements
- Unsafe lifting practices
- The reasons for safe manual handling in their every day practice
- The principles associated with safe manual handling in their workplace i.e the spine, Back injuries and the principles of back care.
- Individual equipment available to staff and safe usage
- Types of equipment and testing requirements related to manual handling safety
Target Group
- This course is ideal for staff working in a Health and Social care setting who require knowledge and skills to enable them to deliver Care in a safe and effective manner not only for themselves but services users as well .
Accredited
- This is a non-accredited course.
Additional Information
- Students will be able to apply safe manual handling principles to enhance their every-day working practice.