Manual handling

Train the trainer course

  
 

A two day course to provide managers with the competence to assess handling risks &/or implement manual handling training programmes.

This course provides detailed training on anatomy and base movement – to enable managers to understand and explain to others the key aspects of the human form which affect the ability to lift. Legislation and risk assessment are also covered, along with practical information on training techniques.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, implement and evaluate short awareness sessions in manual handling issues and conduct manual handling risk assessments.  This individual will be able to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

 
Venue High Wycombe 31st January and 1st February 2007  
  Birmingham 13th & 14th Feb 2007  
  Nottingham 6th & 7th March 2007  
 
 
Cost BFM members Free of charge  
  Non members £350 + VAT per person - available to furniture manufacturers which are classed as small and medium sized enterprises (<250 employees)  
  Price includes:
  • Comprehensive course manual
  • CD copy of the course overheads
  • Suggested 1 and 3 hour training programmes for participants to deliver
  • Lunch, tea / coffee
  • Certification upon successful completion:
    • Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Principles of Manual Handling Certificate
    • BFM train the trainer certificate
  
 
 
Booking & further information Please contact Alistair Bromhead   
   
 
 
Programme

Day One

09.00   Coffee

09.30      Introduction

09.45      The size of the problem
Nature, frequency and type of injuries within industry

10.15      Anatomy
The structure and function of the human spine, including vertebrae, discs, nerves, tendons etc.  Strengths and weaknesses of the human frame.

11.00   Coffee

11.15      Human movement and base movement
An introduction to the principles of good movement via the use of balance/stability - ‘base’ movement and its use in occupational handling 

12.30      Lunch

13.00   Base movement
Continuation of the principles of base movement: consideration of awkward loads, team lifting, awkward places and more difficult objects 

14.30      Tea

14.45   Base movement
Practical exercises in lifting

16.00   Close

Day Two

09.00   Coffee

09.30   Manual handling law and risk assessment
Consideration of the MHO Regulations and risk assessments.

11.00   Coffee

11.15      Training
Specific manual handling aspects of training course design.  Managing and directing practical sessions, typical training techniques, etc.

12.30   Lunch

13.00   Practical training exercises

16.00   Conclusion and close