Manual Handling

This pack covers the law relating to moving and handling, Risk Assessment, Your duty of care. and the elements of anatomy and physiology involved in moving and handling. The pack does not enable anyone to become proficient in Manual Handling by itself. The only way to achieve proficiency is to practice. After reading this pack it is important to do some practical training. Practice is essential.

What does the course cover?

Introduction
Health & Safety Law
Regulations
Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 (Hasawa) Objectives Of The Act
Management Of Health And Safety Regulations 1992
Management Of Health & Safety At Work Regulations 1999
Workplace (Health, Safety And Welfare) Regulations 1992
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Reporting Injuries Diseases Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
Provision And Use Of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Risk Assessment
Definitions
Purpose
Hazardous Situations May Involve
Good Assessments Will Result In
The Five Steps To Risk Assessment.
Remember.
What Has To Be Assessed?
How Should It Be Implemented?
Who Should Carry Out The Assessment?
Why Bother?
Control Measures To Reduce Risk.
Duty Of Care – What Is It?
Anatomy & Physiology Involved In Moving And Handling
The Skeletal System
The Spine
The Muscular System
The Circulatory System
Diagram Of The Heart
The Nervous System
The Skin
Cross Section Of The Skin
Causes Of Back Pain
Exercise:
Rest:
Hints For Practical Manual Handling