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Target Audience: Staff
Recommended for staff involved in medium to high risk manual handling activities, either on a regular or occasional basis e.g. Technical staff, Trades staff etc. It is also suitable for those who require refresher training, which is recommended every 3 years.
Participation on this course is recommended in order that departments can demonstrate best practice with regard to the provision of information and training for their staff. This will, in turn, help to reduce manual handing risks and enable departments to comply with manual handling legislation.
The course generally runs from 9:00 till 1:00 with a tea break inbetween.
Aim of Training:
- To raise awareness of good back care
- To provide knowledge of the risks associated with manual handling
- To demonstrate ergonomic techniques for safe handling
- To provide skills to ensure that risk control strategies are appropriate
Delivered By: HTC Human Technologies
Prerequisites
None.Related Materials
Training material to download and bring to the course- HSE Guidance 'Getting to Grips with Manual Handling'
- Local Rules for Safety in Manual Handling Operations
Charges for no-shows to courses
When registering for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your department if you cancel within 5** working days or you do not attend. There will be a £25 charge for cancellations between 6 and 10 working days. There will be no charge for cancellations made 10 or more working days before the event. You should cancel your booking via the DAT system or by emailing safety.training@strath.ac.uk.
Your department is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you must attend ALL parts of the course. If you fail to attend any part, you will be charged as outlined above.
*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance at a one day’s duration or less course. For some courses there may be a higher cancellation charge.