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)