People Handling
(Moving & Handling)
Who should attend:
Anyone needing knowledge to protect themselves and those in their care from injury whilst carrying out lifting procedures.
Course benefits:
The training will cover all aspects of correct & safe people handling including lifting aids and hoists.
Additional information:
This course can be extended to a full day duration where the staff group is large and hence the assessment period required is longer or for staff groups where in-house experience is particularly limited. Practical instruction will be possible when the training is delivered on-site, allowing use of the actual equipment that the delegates will be working with.
Certification:
All candidates who participate to the required level will receive a certificate of attendance from Essential Training
Contents:
• Why train for People Handling?
• Relevant legislation
• Risk assessment
• Potential injuries
• Anatomy of the spine
• Correct lifting techniques
• Importance of good base movement
• Moving & handling aids inc Hoists
• Importance of communication
• Practical (optional)
For more details on this course or any other training please call 01271 830338 or use our contact form to request a call