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As the single biggest cause of workplace injury, manual handling demands the attention of all employers, managers and staff. In particular, the law requires that all staff receive appropriate training, and that proper manual handling assessments are carried out.
We provide three levels of training:-
Manual Handling Awareness -
A two-hour course suitable for all employees who may be involved in manual handling as any part of their duties. Covering immediate and long-term health hazards, risk factors, control factors to reduce risk, safe handling techniques, basic legal requirements, and what to expect from a manual handling assessment. click the link for a sample course outline. Cost £230 + vat to deliver the course on your premises, for 5-20 staff.
CIEH Principles of Manual Handling Certificate
The content is similar to the above, but this course includes a short examination for the nationally-recognised Certificate of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. Total duration approximately 2hrs 30 mins. Suitable for all employees who are required to carry out manual handling operations, and anyone involved in their supervision. Click the link for a course description. Cost £250 +vat to deliver the course on your premises for 5-20 staff, plus the CIEH entry fee/certificate charge of £7.50p +vat per candidate.
Manual Handling Assessor
Designed for all who may be required to conduct Manual Handling Assessments, especially managers and supervisors, the course provides step-by-step guidance on identifying risks, controlling them, and completing the requisite records to comply with the law. It is especially useful in helping to clarify whether a formal assessment is required. The normal duration of this course is 5 hours, click the link for a sample course outline. The cost is £380 + vat for groups of 5-20 staff.
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