Manual Handling for Transport, Warehousing and Logistics

• Course Duration: 1 day (8:30am to 4:30pm)
• Candidate Attendance: Up to 8 candidates
• Delivery Method: Classroom, Training Area & Assessments
• WSM Training Certificate:  Issued on successful completion of course.

or

• RTITB Certification:  The candidate will be issued with photo ID card and certificate, which are valid throughout the UK and will be recognised by both employment agencies and perspective employers. The candidate’s name and details are kept on a National Operators Registration Scheme database (NORS) for 3 years.

Course content

• Introduction and legislation
• What is Manual Handling
• Anatomy of the Spine and human Movement
• Capability
• Risk Assessment
• Manual Handling Techniques

Testing  (Associated Knowledge, Risk Assessment and Practical Manual Handling Task)

WSM Manual Handling  – 1/2 Day

COURSE CONTENT

• Regulations relating to

      Health and Safety at Work Act

Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (HASAW)

Manual Handling Regulations

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR)

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998(PUWER)

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)

• • Types of Back Pain/Injuries through incorrect manual handling
  • Costs of Back Pain/Injuries
  • Lifting Equipment
  • Lifting Techniques
  • Pushing & Pulling Techniques
  • Practical Assessments/Risk Assessment
  • Manual Handling Book