Moving and Handling |
Overview: |
| This course is designed to make the candidates aware of the make up of the spine and the damage that can result from bad handling practices. It is aimed at any person in a working environment not just manual labouring tasks.
There are two aspects to the course, one designed for people in general with the second specifically designed for moving people, in a care environment.
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Who should
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| All people in a working environment |
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Course
Outcome: |
| On completion of the course each candidate will have knowledge in the risk of bad moving and handling practices and will be able to adopt correct procedures when moving and handling. |
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Course Content: |
| Health and Safety reminder
Make up of the spine
Moving and handling regulations
Safer manual handling/risk assessment
Basic techniques
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| Duration: 3 hours |
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