NPORS Manual Handling

1/2 day

The safe use of manual Lifting

Maximum of 12 candidates per instructor

To teach the correct method for safe use of manual lifting

Session 1

• HASAWA responsibilities 
• Manual Handling Regulations 
• Disability Discrimination Act 
• Management Regulations 1999 
• LITE / TILE procedure 
• Safe systems of work 
• Causes of accidents 
• Types of accidents 
• Video on accidents 

Session 2

• How the body works 
• Principles of good movement 
• Video on handling technique 
• Risk analysis 
• Video risk assessment for industry/office 
• Risk Assessments 

Session 3

• How the body works 
• Principles of good movement 
• Video on handling technique 
• Risk analysis 
• Video risk assessment for industry/office 
• Risk Assessments 

Session 4

• Practical exercises in handling 
• Workplace exercises 
• Open forum