Manual Handling (Kinetic Lifting Techniques) in Plymouth, Devon (Classroom)

Manual Handling (Kinetic Lifting Techniques) Course in Plymouth, Devon

This Manual Handling (Kinetic Lifting Techniques) course looks at what manual handling is and why good manual handling in the workplace is important.

Who is the Manual Handling (Kinetic Lifting Techniques) Course Suitable For?

This Manual Handling course is suitable for anyone involved in manual handling of any kind within the workplace or as part of their job.

Course Background

Manual handling at work is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal disorders, specifically back pain, affecting employees of all ages. There are over 8 million lost working days due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders. With this in mind, the importance of effective manual handling training cannot be over emphasised.

Delivery Method

Classroom training in Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1RF.

Course Duration

Half-day

Course Programme

• What is manual handling?
• Why is good manual handling important?
• Common injuries
• The structure and the function of the spine
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Employer / employee duties
• Avoid, assess, reduce
• TILE – Task, Individual, Load, Environmental
• Good handling techniques

Assessment and Certification

Delegates will be assessed by a summative assessment at the end of the course. On successful completion of training, delegates will receive an SSG course attendance certificate which is valid for three years.

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• Manual Handling courses
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• Confined Spaces courses
• Asbestos courses
• First Aid courses
• Fire Safety courses

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• Measures for safe construction site traffic control
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• Play a bigger role in managing H&S in construction

For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

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Step 1

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Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

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