Manual Handling

We are all exposed at times to some form of manual handling such as lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing actions that can be compounded by simultaneous movements such as climbing or pivoting. Personal injuries resulting from incorrect manual handling in the workplace accounts for over one million working days lost per year, as well as the pain and suffering experienced by the casualties. Correct manual handling techniques can make a huge difference.

The risks arising from manual handling have been recognised by the Health and Safety Executive for many years, as evidenced in their regulations and advisory activities promoting good practice.

The Regulations require employers to provide their employees with health and safety information and training – supplemented, as necessary, with more specific information and training on manual handling injury risks and prevention.

This course provides an ideal approach to safer and more effective manual handling – not only meeting HSE recommendations, but also promoting good and safe practices in any situation.

Duration

This is a 6-hour classroom based course. Dependant on the learner’s experience, there may well be some pre-course or post-course reading.

Syllabus

  • Understand the reasons for safe manual handling
  • Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
  • Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
  • Be able to apply safe manual handling principles

Certification

Practical assessment is on-going by the instructor, culminating with a written test.

This qualification does not expire, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies and procedures is vital to keep the qualification current.

Numbers

A maximum of 16 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment

Location

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling.

Look what they say about us…

We have now held two First Aid courses on site run by Michelle, Level 2 and Level 3. Each course was delivered with a huge amount of support and encouragement. The whole group have commented since on how enjoyable the day was and that they would like to attend more courses! We fully recommend Michelle at First Hand Training and look forward to using them more in the near future.

Nicola Hearfield, Transwaste Recycling & Aggregates Ltd, East Yorkshrie

Being able to have the course presented in the work place was a huge benefit to Princes Quay Shopping Centre. Michelle ensured everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss in an open forum which made the course enjoyable.

We have been most impressed with the professionalism and flexibility that First Hand Training Solutions have shown since starting to deliver first aid training for our staff and clients. Evaluation back from participants & organisations has been very positive and we would be happy to recommend this company to other organisations who may be looking for similar training.

Dave Blount, FSSG

We have used First Hand Training Solutions for our first aid training provision in care homes within our group. The feedback was 100% positive. All attendees said that it was interesting, informative and delivered in a way that made it enjoyable to take part.

Gaynor Saunders  - Managing Director – Denestar Limited

The training was well received and Michelle was excellent; We will now be using First Hand for all the relevant training requirements.

Kirsti Belton, Burgess Pet Care

Michelle has worked with Club Doncaster Foundation as Internal Verifier for five years.  Her knowledge and experience has been invaluable in supporting the  courses we offer from Entry Level to Level 3.  Michelle has worked with us on a variety of qualifications ranging from BTECs in Sport  to Functional Skills.  Her professionalism in relationships with awarding bodies and developmental role with staff has helped us achieve outstanding results.  Michelle’s flexibility and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ continue to be of great benefit to our organisation.  Club Doncaster Foundation would have no hesitation in endorsing Michelle’s expertise.

Adi Turnpenny, Club Doncaster Foundation

1st Hand Training Solutions provide the internal quality assurance for our level 2 and level 3 BTEC Sport programmes here at Barnsley FC’s Community Trust. The service we get is of a high quality – Michelle collects and delivers the work within a clearly set time frame at a very reasonable price. This is supported with feedback which is timely, supportive and constructive to all tutors.

Joe Howson, Barnsley Community Trust

We have worked with Michelle in various ways over the last year and with her delivering a number of courses for our employees and partners, she demonstrates a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. It is hard to find someone that makes 1st Aid and Health and Safety fun and she does this with ease and flexibility. We look forward to developing our partnership further in the future.

James Moore, First Steps Training

1st Hand Training Solutions are able to offer training, bespoke to the needs of your setting.  I would recommend this company as a First Aid Training Provider.  It will be our first port of call for future First Aid training.

Mrs. Hird, Headteacher

Michelle has proved to have excellent verbal and written communication skills with her tremendous experience and knowledge enabling her to be very dependable and adaptable. I would recommend Michelle to any reputable employer without hesitation as I believe she would be a great asset to any company who require any of her Training Services.

Kevin Lightfoot, First Aid Trainer