This course will train key team members in the theory and practical skills required to be able to deliver effective people moving and handling training to colleagues as well as carry out people handling risk assessments. Delegates will receive course notes, a template presentation, risk assessments and other documentation to enable them to deliver comprehensive practical skills courses and undertake formal moving and handling risk assessments.
This course includes:
- An introduction to current legislation and the requirements on employers and employees
- Anatomy and musculoskeletal injury prevention awareness
- Ergonomics and anthropometrics
- Undertaking formal moving and handling risk assessments
- Controversial techniques
- A comprehensive knowledge of people moving and handling practical skills and techniques
- Hoists, wheel chairs, walking aids, transfer boards and other equipment
- Trainer skills and how to deliver engaging and effective people handling skills training
